Finding the Third Proportional to 13,130 and 19,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,130 and 19,649 is: 29,404.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,130 : 19,649 = 19,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,130/19,649 = 19,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,130x = 19,649 × 19,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,130x = 386,083,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,083,201/13,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,404.66
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