Finding the Third Proportional to 13,318 and 19,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,318 and 19,715 is: 29,184.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,318 : 19,715 = 19,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,318/19,715 = 19,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,318x = 19,715 × 19,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,318x = 388,681,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,681,225/13,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,184.65
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