Finding the Third Proportional to 12,669 and 19,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,669 and 19,502 is: 30,020.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,669 : 19,502 = 19,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,669/19,502 = 19,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,669x = 19,502 × 19,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,669x = 380,328,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,328,004/12,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,020.36
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