Finding the Third Proportional to 19,100 and 28,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,100 and 28,659 is: 43,002.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,100 : 28,659 = 28,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,100/28,659 = 28,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,100x = 28,659 × 28,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,100x = 821,338,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,338,281/19,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,002.00
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