Finding the Third Proportional to 19,095 and 28,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,095 and 28,641 is: 42,959.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,095 : 28,641 = 28,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,095/28,641 = 28,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,095x = 28,641 × 28,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,095x = 820,306,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,306,881/19,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,959.25
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