Finding the Third Proportional to 19,124 and 26,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,124 and 26,883 is: 37,789.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,124 : 26,883 = 26,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,124/26,883 = 26,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,124x = 26,883 × 26,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,124x = 722,695,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,695,689/19,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,789.99
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