Finding the Third Proportional to 13,128 and 19,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,128 and 19,692 is: 29,538
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,128 : 19,692 = 19,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,128/19,692 = 19,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,128x = 19,692 × 19,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,128x = 387,774,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,774,864/13,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,538
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