Finding the Third Proportional to 12,438 and 19,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,438 and 19,258 is: 29,817.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,438 : 19,258 = 19,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,438/19,258 = 19,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,438x = 19,258 × 19,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,438x = 370,870,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,870,564/12,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,817.54
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