Finding the Third Proportional to 12,626 and 19,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,626 and 19,807 is: 31,072.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,626 : 19,807 = 19,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,626/19,807 = 19,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,626x = 19,807 × 19,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,626x = 392,317,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,317,249/12,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,072.17
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