Finding the Third Proportional to 12,948 and 19,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,948 and 19,458 is: 29,241.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,948 : 19,458 = 19,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,948/19,458 = 19,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,948x = 19,458 × 19,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,948x = 378,613,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,613,764/12,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,241.10
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