Finding the Third Proportional to 12,811 and 19,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,811 and 19,102 is: 28,482.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,811 : 19,102 = 19,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,811/19,102 = 19,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,811x = 19,102 × 19,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,811x = 364,886,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,886,404/12,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,482.27
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