Finding the Third Proportional to 13,266 and 19,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,266 and 19,423 is: 28,437.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,266 : 19,423 = 19,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,266/19,423 = 19,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,266x = 19,423 × 19,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,266x = 377,252,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,252,929/13,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,437.58
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