Finding the Third Proportional to 13,120 and 19,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,120 and 19,680 is: 29,520
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,120 : 19,680 = 19,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,120/19,680 = 19,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,120x = 19,680 × 19,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,120x = 387,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,302,400/13,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,520
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