Finding the Third Proportional to 12,906 and 19,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,906 and 19,467 is: 29,363.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,906 : 19,467 = 19,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,906/19,467 = 19,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,906x = 19,467 × 19,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,906x = 378,964,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,964,089/12,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,363.40
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