Finding the Third Proportional to 12,919 and 19,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,919 and 19,379 is: 29,069.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,919 : 19,379 = 19,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,919/19,379 = 19,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,919x = 19,379 × 19,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,919x = 375,545,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,545,641/12,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,069.25
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