Finding the Third Proportional to 13,204 and 19,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,204 and 19,806 is: 29,709
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,204 : 19,806 = 19,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,204/19,806 = 19,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,204x = 19,806 × 19,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,204x = 392,277,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,277,636/13,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,709
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