Finding the Third Proportional to 19,232 and 28,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,232 and 28,118 is: 41,109.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,232 : 28,118 = 28,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,232/28,118 = 28,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,232x = 28,118 × 28,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,232x = 790,621,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,621,924/19,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,109.71
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