Finding the Third Proportional to 19,304 and 27,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,304 and 27,612 is: 39,495.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,304 : 27,612 = 27,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,304/27,612 = 27,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,304x = 27,612 × 27,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,304x = 762,422,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,422,544/19,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,495.57
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