Finding the Third Proportional to 12,748 and 19,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,748 and 19,122 is: 28,683
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,748 : 19,122 = 19,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,748/19,122 = 19,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,748x = 19,122 × 19,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,748x = 365,650,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,650,884/12,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,683
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