Finding the Third Proportional to 19,284 and 28,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,284 and 28,164 is: 41,133.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,284 : 28,164 = 28,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,284/28,164 = 28,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,284x = 28,164 × 28,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,284x = 793,210,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 793,210,896/19,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,133.11
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