Finding the Third Proportional to 13,435 and 19,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,435 and 19,743 is: 29,012.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,435 : 19,743 = 19,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,435/19,743 = 19,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,435x = 19,743 × 19,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,435x = 389,786,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,786,049/13,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,012.73
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