Finding the Third Proportional to 12,760 and 19,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,760 and 19,152 is: 28,746.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,760 : 19,152 = 19,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,760/19,152 = 19,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,760x = 19,152 × 19,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,760x = 366,799,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,799,104/12,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,746.01
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