Finding the Third Proportional to 19,200 and 25,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,200 and 25,800 is: 34,668.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,200 : 25,800 = 25,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,200/25,800 = 25,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,200x = 25,800 × 25,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,200x = 665,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 665,640,000/19,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,668.75
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