Finding the Third Proportional to 19,287 and 40,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,287 and 40,110 is: 83,414.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,287 : 40,110 = 40,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,287/40,110 = 40,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,287x = 40,110 × 40,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,287x = 1,608,812,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,812,100/19,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,414.33
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