Finding the Third Proportional to 13,209 and 19,813.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,209 and 19,813.50 is: 29,720.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,209 : 19,813.50 = 19,813.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,209/19,813.50 = 19,813.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,209x = 19,813.50 × 19,813.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,209x = 392,574,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,574,782.25/13,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,720.25
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