Finding the Third Proportional to 13,221 and 19,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,221 and 19,002 is: 27,310.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,221 : 19,002 = 19,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,221/19,002 = 19,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,221x = 19,002 × 19,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,221x = 361,076,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,076,004/13,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,310.79
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