Finding the Third Proportional to 12,360 and 19,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,360 and 19,117 is: 29,567.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,360 : 19,117 = 19,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,360/19,117 = 19,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,360x = 19,117 × 19,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,360x = 365,459,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,459,689/12,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,567.94
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