Finding the Third Proportional to 19,215 and 24,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,215 and 24,552 is: 31,371.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,215 : 24,552 = 24,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,215/24,552 = 24,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,215x = 24,552 × 24,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,215x = 602,800,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,800,704/19,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,371.36
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