Finding the Third Proportional to 19,144 and 41,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,144 and 41,844 is: 91,460.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,144 : 41,844 = 41,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,144/41,844 = 41,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,144x = 41,844 × 41,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,144x = 1,750,920,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,920,336/19,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,460.53
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