Finding the Third Proportional to 13,318 and 19,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,318 and 19,184 is: 27,633.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,318 : 19,184 = 19,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,318/19,184 = 19,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,318x = 19,184 × 19,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,318x = 368,025,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,025,856/13,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,633.72
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