Finding the Third Proportional to 13,987 and 19,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,987 and 19,555 is: 27,339.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,987 : 19,555 = 19,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,987/19,555 = 19,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,987x = 19,555 × 19,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,987x = 382,398,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,398,025/13,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,339.53
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