Finding the Third Proportional to 12,756 and 19,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,756 and 19,134 is: 28,701
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,756 : 19,134 = 19,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,756/19,134 = 19,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,756x = 19,134 × 19,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,756x = 366,109,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,109,956/12,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,701
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