Finding the Third Proportional to 13,702 and 19,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,702 and 19,176 is: 26,836.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,702 : 19,176 = 19,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,702/19,176 = 19,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,702x = 19,176 × 19,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,702x = 367,718,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,718,976/13,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,836.88
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