Finding the Third Proportional to 19,280 and 41,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,280 and 41,476 is: 89,225.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,280 : 41,476 = 41,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,280/41,476 = 41,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,280x = 41,476 × 41,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,280x = 1,720,258,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,258,576/19,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,225.03
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