Finding the Third Proportional to 13,552 and 19,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,552 and 19,799 is: 28,925.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,552 : 19,799 = 19,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,552/19,799 = 19,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,552x = 19,799 × 19,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,552x = 392,000,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,000,401/13,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,925.65
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