Finding the Third Proportional to 12,358 and 19,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,358 and 19,114 is: 29,563.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,358 : 19,114 = 19,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,358/19,114 = 19,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,358x = 19,114 × 19,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,358x = 365,344,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,344,996/12,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,563.44
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