Finding the Third Proportional to 13,542 and 19,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,542 and 19,305 is: 27,520.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,542 : 19,305 = 19,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,542/19,305 = 19,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,542x = 19,305 × 19,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,542x = 372,683,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,683,025/13,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,520.53
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