Finding the Third Proportional to 19,278 and 40,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,278 and 40,554 is: 85,311.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,278 : 40,554 = 40,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,278/40,554 = 40,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,278x = 40,554 × 40,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,278x = 1,644,626,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,644,626,916/19,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,311.08
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