Finding the Third Proportional to 19,122.75 and 27,847.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,122.75 and 27,847.13 is: 40,551.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,122.75 : 27,847.13 = 27,847.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,122.75/27,847.13 = 27,847.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,122.75x = 27,847.13 × 27,847.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,122.75x = 775,462,370.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,462,370.77/19,122.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,551.82
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