Finding the Third Proportional to 12,114 and 19,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,114 and 19,269 is: 30,650.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,114 : 19,269 = 19,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,114/19,269 = 19,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,114x = 19,269 × 19,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,114x = 371,294,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,294,361/12,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,650.02
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