Finding the Third Proportional to 12,380 and 19,177.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,380 and 19,177.50 is: 29,707.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,380 : 19,177.50 = 19,177.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,380/19,177.50 = 19,177.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,380x = 19,177.50 × 19,177.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,380x = 367,776,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,776,506.25/12,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,707.31
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