Finding the Third Proportional to 19,248 and 28,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,248 and 28,998 is: 43,686.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,248 : 28,998 = 28,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,248/28,998 = 28,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,248x = 28,998 × 28,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,248x = 840,884,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,884,004/19,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,686.82
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