Finding the Third Proportional to 13,597 and 19,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,597 and 19,802 is: 28,838.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,597 : 19,802 = 19,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,597/19,802 = 19,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,597x = 19,802 × 19,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,597x = 392,119,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,119,204/13,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,838.66
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