Finding the Third Proportional to 13,495 and 19,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,495 and 19,754 is: 28,915.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,495 : 19,754 = 19,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,495/19,754 = 19,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,495x = 19,754 × 19,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,495x = 390,220,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,220,516/13,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,915.93
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