Finding the Third Proportional to 13,538 and 19,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,538 and 19,731 is: 28,757.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,538 : 19,731 = 19,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,538/19,731 = 19,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,538x = 19,731 × 19,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,538x = 389,312,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,312,361/13,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,757.01
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