Finding the Third Proportional to 12,902 and 19,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,902 and 19,305 is: 28,885.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,902 : 19,305 = 19,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,902/19,305 = 19,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,902x = 19,305 × 19,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,902x = 372,683,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,683,025/12,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,885.68
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