Finding the Third Proportional to 13,617 and 19,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,617 and 19,269 is: 27,266.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,617 : 19,269 = 19,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,617/19,269 = 19,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,617x = 19,269 × 19,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,617x = 371,294,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,294,361/13,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,266.97
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