Finding the Third Proportional to 13,711 and 19,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,711 and 19,414 is: 27,489.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,711 : 19,414 = 19,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,711/19,414 = 19,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,711x = 19,414 × 19,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,711x = 376,903,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,903,396/13,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,489.13
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