Finding the Third Proportional to 12,762.75 and 19,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,762.75 and 19,158 is: 28,757.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,762.75 : 19,158 = 19,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,762.75/19,158 = 19,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,762.75x = 19,158 × 19,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,762.75x = 367,028,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,028,964/12,762.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,757.83
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