Finding the Third Proportional to 13,053 and 19,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,053 and 19,886 is: 30,295.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,053 : 19,886 = 19,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,053/19,886 = 19,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,053x = 19,886 × 19,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,053x = 395,452,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,452,996/13,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,295.95
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