Finding the Third Proportional to 12,714 and 19,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,714 and 19,686 is: 30,481.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,714 : 19,686 = 19,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,714/19,686 = 19,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,714x = 19,686 × 19,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,714x = 387,538,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,538,596/12,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,481.25
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