Finding the Third Proportional to 13,864 and 19,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,864 and 19,608 is: 27,731.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,864 : 19,608 = 19,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,864/19,608 = 19,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,864x = 19,608 × 19,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,864x = 384,473,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,473,664/13,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,731.80
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