Finding the Third Proportional to 19,130 and 28,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,130 and 28,065 is: 41,173.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,130 : 28,065 = 28,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,130/28,065 = 28,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,130x = 28,065 × 28,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,130x = 787,644,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 787,644,225/19,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,173.25
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