Finding the Third Proportional to 19,242 and 22,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,242 and 22,014 is: 25,185.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,242 : 22,014 = 22,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,242/22,014 = 22,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,242x = 22,014 × 22,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,242x = 484,616,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,616,196/19,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,185.33
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