Finding the Third Proportional to 19,118 and 28,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,118 and 28,677 is: 43,015.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,118 : 28,677 = 28,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,118/28,677 = 28,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,118x = 28,677 × 28,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,118x = 822,370,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,370,329/19,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,015.50
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