Finding the Third Proportional to 13,288 and 19,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,288 and 19,899 is: 29,799.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,288 : 19,899 = 19,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,288/19,899 = 19,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,288x = 19,899 × 19,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,288x = 395,970,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,970,201/13,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,799.08
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