Finding the Third Proportional to 12,794 and 19,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,794 and 19,203 is: 28,822.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,794 : 19,203 = 19,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,794/19,203 = 19,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,794x = 19,203 × 19,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,794x = 368,755,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,755,209/12,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,822.51
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