Finding the Third Proportional to 13,680 and 19,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,680 and 19,353 is: 27,378.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,680 : 19,353 = 19,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,680/19,353 = 19,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,680x = 19,353 × 19,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,680x = 374,538,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,538,609/13,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,378.55
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