Finding the Third Proportional to 12,666 and 19,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,666 and 19,497 is: 30,012.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,666 : 19,497 = 19,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,666/19,497 = 19,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,666x = 19,497 × 19,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,666x = 380,133,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,133,009/12,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,012.08
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