Finding the Third Proportional to 13,415 and 19,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,415 and 19,711 is: 28,961.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,415 : 19,711 = 19,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,415/19,711 = 19,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,415x = 19,711 × 19,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,415x = 388,523,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,523,521/13,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,961.87
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