Finding the Third Proportional to 12,334 and 19,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,334 and 19,118 is: 29,633.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,334 : 19,118 = 19,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,334/19,118 = 19,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,334x = 19,118 × 19,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,334x = 365,497,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,497,924/12,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,633.37
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