Finding the Third Proportional to 19,162 and 41,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,162 and 41,699 is: 90,742.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,162 : 41,699 = 41,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,162/41,699 = 41,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,162x = 41,699 × 41,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,162x = 1,738,806,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,806,601/19,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,742.44
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