Finding the Third Proportional to 19,252 and 25,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,252 and 25,956 is: 34,994.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,252 : 25,956 = 25,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,252/25,956 = 25,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,252x = 25,956 × 25,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,252x = 673,713,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,713,936/19,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,994.49
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