Finding the Third Proportional to 13,604.50 and 19,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,604.50 and 19,257 is: 27,258.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,604.50 : 19,257 = 19,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,604.50/19,257 = 19,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,604.50x = 19,257 × 19,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,604.50x = 370,832,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,832,049/13,604.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,258.04
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