Finding the Third Proportional to 13,238 and 19,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,238 and 19,549 is: 28,868.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,238 : 19,549 = 19,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,238/19,549 = 19,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,238x = 19,549 × 19,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,238x = 382,163,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,163,401/13,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,868.67
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