Finding the Third Proportional to 19,122 and 27,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,122 and 27,927 is: 40,786.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,122 : 27,927 = 27,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,122/27,927 = 27,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,122x = 27,927 × 27,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,122x = 779,917,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,917,329/19,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,786.39
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