Finding the Third Proportional to 19,296 and 39,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,296 and 39,884 is: 82,438.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,296 : 39,884 = 39,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,296/39,884 = 39,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,296x = 39,884 × 39,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,296x = 1,590,733,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,590,733,456/19,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,438.51
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