Finding the Third Proportional to 12,764 and 19,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,764 and 19,146 is: 28,719
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,764 : 19,146 = 19,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,764/19,146 = 19,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,764x = 19,146 × 19,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,764x = 366,569,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,569,316/12,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,719
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