Finding the Third Proportional to 19,272 and 38,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,272 and 38,496 is: 76,896.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,272 : 38,496 = 38,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,272/38,496 = 38,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,272x = 38,496 × 38,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,272x = 1,481,942,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,942,016/19,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,896.12
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