Finding the Third Proportional to 12,876 and 19,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,876 and 19,345 is: 29,064.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,876 : 19,345 = 19,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,876/19,345 = 19,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,876x = 19,345 × 19,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,876x = 374,229,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,229,025/12,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,064.07
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