Finding the Third Proportional to 13,826 and 19,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,826 and 19,059 is: 26,272.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,826 : 19,059 = 19,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,826/19,059 = 19,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,826x = 19,059 × 19,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,826x = 363,245,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,245,481/13,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,272.64
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