Finding the Third Proportional to 19,254 and 28,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,254 and 28,804 is: 43,090.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,254 : 28,804 = 28,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,254/28,804 = 28,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,254x = 28,804 × 28,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,254x = 829,670,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,670,416/19,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,090.81
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