Finding the Third Proportional to 19,184 and 26,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,184 and 26,688 is: 37,127.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,184 : 26,688 = 26,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,184/26,688 = 26,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,184x = 26,688 × 26,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,184x = 712,249,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,249,344/19,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,127.26
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