Finding the Third Proportional to 12,338 and 18,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,338 and 18,979 is: 29,194.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,338 : 18,979 = 18,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,338/18,979 = 18,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,338x = 18,979 × 18,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,338x = 360,202,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,202,441/12,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,194.56
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