Finding the Third Proportional to 13,396 and 19,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,396 and 19,703 is: 28,979.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,396 : 19,703 = 19,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,396/19,703 = 19,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,396x = 19,703 × 19,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,396x = 388,208,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,208,209/13,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,979.41
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