Finding the Third Proportional to 12,288 and 19,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,288 and 19,058 is: 29,557.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,288 : 19,058 = 19,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,288/19,058 = 19,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,288x = 19,058 × 19,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,288x = 363,207,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,207,364/12,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,557.89
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