Finding the Third Proportional to 13,338 and 19,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,338 and 19,747 is: 29,235.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,338 : 19,747 = 19,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,338/19,747 = 19,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,338x = 19,747 × 19,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,338x = 389,944,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,944,009/13,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,235.57
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