Finding the Third Proportional to 12,767 and 19,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,767 and 19,074 is: 28,496.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,767 : 19,074 = 19,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,767/19,074 = 19,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,767x = 19,074 × 19,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,767x = 363,817,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,817,476/12,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,496.71
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