Finding the Third Proportional to 19,170 and 41,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,170 and 41,254 is: 88,778.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,170 : 41,254 = 41,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,170/41,254 = 41,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,170x = 41,254 × 41,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,170x = 1,701,892,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,892,516/19,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,778.95
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