Finding the Third Proportional to 13,084 and 19,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,084 and 19,372 is: 28,681.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,084 : 19,372 = 19,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,084/19,372 = 19,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,084x = 19,372 × 19,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,084x = 375,274,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,274,384/13,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,681.93
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