Finding the Third Proportional to 13,932 and 19,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,932 and 19,674 is: 27,782.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,932 : 19,674 = 19,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,932/19,674 = 19,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,932x = 19,674 × 19,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,932x = 387,066,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,066,276/13,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,782.53
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