Finding the Third Proportional to 13,540 and 19,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,540 and 19,694 is: 28,645.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,540 : 19,694 = 19,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,540/19,694 = 19,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,540x = 19,694 × 19,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,540x = 387,853,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,853,636/13,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,645.02
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