Finding the Third Proportional to 19,154 and 28,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,154 and 28,750 is: 43,153.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,154 : 28,750 = 28,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,154/28,750 = 28,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,154x = 28,750 × 28,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,154x = 826,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,562,500/19,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,153.52
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