Finding the Third Proportional to 12,564 and 19,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,564 and 19,390 is: 29,924.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,564 : 19,390 = 19,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,564/19,390 = 19,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,564x = 19,390 × 19,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,564x = 375,972,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,972,100/12,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,924.55
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