Finding the Third Proportional to 19,183.50 and 41,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,183.50 and 41,032 is: 87,764.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,183.50 : 41,032 = 41,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,183.50/41,032 = 41,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,183.50x = 41,032 × 41,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,183.50x = 1,683,625,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,625,024/19,183.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,764.23
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