Finding the Third Proportional to 13,598 and 19,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,598 and 19,149.50 is: 26,967.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,598 : 19,149.50 = 19,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,598/19,149.50 = 19,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,598x = 19,149.50 × 19,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,598x = 366,703,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,703,350.25/13,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,967.45
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