Finding the Third Proportional to 12,948 and 15,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,948 and 15,796 is: 19,270.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,948 : 15,796 = 15,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,948/15,796 = 15,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,948x = 15,796 × 15,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,948x = 249,513,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,513,616/12,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,270.44
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