Finding the Third Proportional to 12,244 and 19,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,244 and 19,006 is: 29,502.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,244 : 19,006 = 19,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,244/19,006 = 19,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,244x = 19,006 × 19,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,244x = 361,228,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,228,036/12,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,502.45
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