Finding the Third Proportional to 19,006 and 23,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,006 and 23,218 is: 28,363.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,006 : 23,218 = 23,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,006/23,218 = 23,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,006x = 23,218 × 23,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,006x = 539,075,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,075,524/19,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,363.44
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