Finding the Third Proportional to 19,116 and 28,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,116 and 28,674 is: 43,011
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,116 : 28,674 = 28,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,116/28,674 = 28,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,116x = 28,674 × 28,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,116x = 822,198,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,198,276/19,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,011
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