Finding the Third Proportional to 12,670 and 19,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,670 and 19,666 is: 30,524.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,670 : 19,666 = 19,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,670/19,666 = 19,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,670x = 19,666 × 19,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,670x = 386,751,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,751,556/12,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,524.98
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