Finding the Third Proportional to 12,522 and 19,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,522 and 19,254 is: 29,605.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,522 : 19,254 = 19,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,522/19,254 = 19,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,522x = 19,254 × 19,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,522x = 370,716,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,716,516/12,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,605.22
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