Finding the Third Proportional to 19,028 and 40,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,028 and 40,602 is: 86,636.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,028 : 40,602 = 40,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,028/40,602 = 40,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,028x = 40,602 × 40,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,028x = 1,648,522,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,522,404/19,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,636.66
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