Finding the Third Proportional to 14,728 and 19,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,728 and 19,113 is: 24,803.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,728 : 19,113 = 19,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,728/19,113 = 19,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,728x = 19,113 × 19,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,728x = 365,306,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,306,769/14,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,803.56
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