Finding the Third Proportional to 12,752 and 19,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,752 and 19,128 is: 28,692
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,752 : 19,128 = 19,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,752/19,128 = 19,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,752x = 19,128 × 19,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,752x = 365,880,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,880,384/12,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,692
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