Finding the Third Proportional to 13,612 and 19,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,612 and 19,949 is: 29,236.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,612 : 19,949 = 19,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,612/19,949 = 19,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,612x = 19,949 × 19,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,612x = 397,962,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,962,601/13,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,236.16
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