Finding the Third Proportional to 12,892 and 19,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,892 and 19,290 is: 28,863.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,892 : 19,290 = 19,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,892/19,290 = 19,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,892x = 19,290 × 19,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,892x = 372,104,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,104,100/12,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,863.18
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