Finding the Third Proportional to 19,008 and 28,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,008 and 28,512 is: 42,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,008 : 28,512 = 28,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,008/28,512 = 28,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,008x = 28,512 × 28,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,008x = 812,934,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,934,144/19,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,768
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