Finding the Third Proportional to 12,306 and 19,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,306 and 19,563 is: 31,099.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,306 : 19,563 = 19,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,306/19,563 = 19,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,306x = 19,563 × 19,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,306x = 382,710,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,710,969/12,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,099.54
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