Finding the Third Proportional to 13,930 and 19,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,930 and 19,524 is: 27,364.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,930 : 19,524 = 19,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,930/19,524 = 19,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,930x = 19,524 × 19,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,930x = 381,186,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,186,576/13,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,364.43
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