Finding the Third Proportional to 19,202 and 27,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,202 and 27,960 is: 40,712.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,202 : 27,960 = 27,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,202/27,960 = 27,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,202x = 27,960 × 27,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,202x = 781,761,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,761,600/19,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,712.51
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