Finding the Third Proportional to 12,963 and 19,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,963 and 19,171 is: 28,352.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,963 : 19,171 = 19,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,963/19,171 = 19,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,963x = 19,171 × 19,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,963x = 367,527,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,527,241/12,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,352.02
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