Finding the Third Proportional to 19,321 and 40,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,321 and 40,718 is: 85,811.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,321 : 40,718 = 40,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,321/40,718 = 40,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,321x = 40,718 × 40,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,321x = 1,657,955,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,657,955,524/19,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,811.06
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