Finding the Third Proportional to 12,330 and 19,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,330 and 19,143 is: 29,720.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,330 : 19,143 = 19,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,330/19,143 = 19,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,330x = 19,143 × 19,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,330x = 366,454,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,454,449/12,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,720.56
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