Finding the Third Proportional to 11,850 and 19,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,850 and 19,089 is: 30,750.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,850 : 19,089 = 19,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,850/19,089 = 19,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,850x = 19,089 × 19,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,850x = 364,389,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,389,921/11,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,750.20
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