Finding the Third Proportional to 11,568 and 19,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,568 and 19,000 is: 31,206.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,568 : 19,000 = 19,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,568/19,000 = 19,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,568x = 19,000 × 19,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,568x = 361,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,000,000/11,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,206.78
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