Finding the Third Proportional to 19,199 and 25,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,199 and 25,801 is: 34,673.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,199 : 25,801 = 25,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,199/25,801 = 25,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,199x = 25,801 × 25,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,199x = 665,691,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 665,691,601/19,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,673.24
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