Finding the Third Proportional to 19,214 and 39,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,214 and 39,758 is: 82,268.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,214 : 39,758 = 39,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,214/39,758 = 39,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,214x = 39,758 × 39,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,214x = 1,580,698,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,580,698,564/19,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,268.06
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