Finding the Third Proportional to 19,215 and 28,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,215 and 28,822 is: 43,232.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,215 : 28,822 = 28,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,215/28,822 = 28,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,215x = 28,822 × 28,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,215x = 830,707,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,707,684/19,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,232.25
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