Finding the Third Proportional to 12,671 and 19,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,671 and 19,668 is: 30,528.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,671 : 19,668 = 19,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,671/19,668 = 19,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,671x = 19,668 × 19,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,671x = 386,830,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,830,224/12,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,528.78
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