Finding the Third Proportional to 12,433 and 19,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,433 and 19,208 is: 29,674.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,433 : 19,208 = 19,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,433/19,208 = 19,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,433x = 19,208 × 19,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,433x = 368,947,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,947,264/12,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,674.84
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