Finding the Third Proportional to 13,630 and 19,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,630 and 19,329 is: 27,410.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,630 : 19,329 = 19,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,630/19,329 = 19,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,630x = 19,329 × 19,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,630x = 373,610,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,610,241/13,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,410.88
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