Finding the Third Proportional to 12,992 and 19,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,992 and 19,002 is: 27,792.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,992 : 19,002 = 19,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,992/19,002 = 19,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,992x = 19,002 × 19,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,992x = 361,076,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,076,004/12,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,792.18
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