Finding the Third Proportional to 19,119 and 44,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,119 and 44,982 is: 105,830.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,119 : 44,982 = 44,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,119/44,982 = 44,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,119x = 44,982 × 44,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,119x = 2,023,380,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,023,380,324/19,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,830.87
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