Finding the Third Proportional to 12,786 and 19,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,786 and 19,446 is: 29,575.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,786 : 19,446 = 19,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,786/19,446 = 19,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,786x = 19,446 × 19,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,786x = 378,146,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,146,916/12,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,575.08
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