Finding the Third Proportional to 19,249 and 40,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,249 and 40,010 is: 83,162.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,249 : 40,010 = 40,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,249/40,010 = 40,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,249x = 40,010 × 40,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,249x = 1,600,800,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,800,100/19,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,162.77
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