Finding the Third Proportional to 19,102.50 and 41,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,102.50 and 41,877 is: 91,803.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,102.50 : 41,877 = 41,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,102.50/41,877 = 41,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,102.50x = 41,877 × 41,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,102.50x = 1,753,683,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,753,683,129/19,102.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,803.85
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