Finding the Third Proportional to 19,013.50 and 25,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,013.50 and 25,233 is: 33,486.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,013.50 : 25,233 = 25,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,013.50/25,233 = 25,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,013.50x = 25,233 × 25,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,013.50x = 636,704,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,704,289/19,013.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,486.96
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