Finding the Third Proportional to 13,214 and 19,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,214 and 19,753 is: 29,527.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,214 : 19,753 = 19,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,214/19,753 = 19,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,214x = 19,753 × 19,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,214x = 390,181,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,181,009/13,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,527.85
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