Finding the Third Proportional to 19,172 and 41,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,172 and 41,368 is: 89,260.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,172 : 41,368 = 41,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,172/41,368 = 41,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,172x = 41,368 × 41,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,172x = 1,711,311,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,311,424/19,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,260.98
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