Finding the Third Proportional to 19,134 and 38,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,134 and 38,754 is: 78,492.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,134 : 38,754 = 38,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,134/38,754 = 38,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,134x = 38,754 × 38,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,134x = 1,501,872,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,872,516/19,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,492.34
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