Finding the Third Proportional to 12,970 and 19,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,970 and 19,779 is: 30,162.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,970 : 19,779 = 19,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,970/19,779 = 19,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,970x = 19,779 × 19,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,970x = 391,208,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,208,841/12,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,162.59
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