Finding the Third Proportional to 12,916 and 19,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,916 and 19,374 is: 29,061
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,916 : 19,374 = 19,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,916/19,374 = 19,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,916x = 19,374 × 19,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,916x = 375,351,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,351,876/12,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,061
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