Finding the Third Proportional to 19,208 and 25,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,208 and 25,773 is: 34,581.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,208 : 25,773 = 25,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,208/25,773 = 25,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,208x = 25,773 × 25,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,208x = 664,247,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,247,529/19,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,581.82
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