Finding the Third Proportional to 12,366 and 19,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,366 and 19,413 is: 30,475.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,366 : 19,413 = 19,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,366/19,413 = 19,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,366x = 19,413 × 19,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,366x = 376,864,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,864,569/12,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,475.87
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