Finding the Third Proportional to 19,264 and 39,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,264 and 39,988 is: 83,006.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,264 : 39,988 = 39,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,264/39,988 = 39,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,264x = 39,988 × 39,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,264x = 1,599,040,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,040,144/19,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,006.65
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