Finding the Third Proportional to 12,787 and 19,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,787 and 19,626 is: 30,122.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,787 : 19,626 = 19,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,787/19,626 = 19,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,787x = 19,626 × 19,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,787x = 385,179,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,179,876/12,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,122.77
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