Finding the Third Proportional to 12,924 and 19,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,924 and 19,386 is: 29,079
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,924 : 19,386 = 19,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,924/19,386 = 19,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,924x = 19,386 × 19,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,924x = 375,816,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,816,996/12,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,079
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