Finding the Third Proportional to 19,116 and 26,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,116 and 26,703 is: 37,301.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,116 : 26,703 = 26,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,116/26,703 = 26,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,116x = 26,703 × 26,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,116x = 713,050,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,050,209/19,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,301.22
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