Finding the Third Proportional to 13,256 and 19,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,256 and 19,639 is: 29,095.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,256 : 19,639 = 19,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,256/19,639 = 19,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,256x = 19,639 × 19,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,256x = 385,690,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,690,321/13,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,095.53
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