Finding the Third Proportional to 13,132 and 19,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,132 and 19,698 is: 29,547
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,132 : 19,698 = 19,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,132/19,698 = 19,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,132x = 19,698 × 19,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,132x = 388,011,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,011,204/13,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,547
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