Finding the Third Proportional to 19,310 and 41,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,310 and 41,778 is: 90,388.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,310 : 41,778 = 41,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,310/41,778 = 41,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,310x = 41,778 × 41,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,310x = 1,745,401,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,745,401,284/19,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,388.47
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