Finding the Third Proportional to 12,292 and 19,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,292 and 19,206 is: 30,008.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,292 : 19,206 = 19,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,292/19,206 = 19,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,292x = 19,206 × 19,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,292x = 368,870,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,870,436/12,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,008.98
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