Finding the Third Proportional to 19,324 and 25,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,324 and 25,884 is: 34,670.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,324 : 25,884 = 25,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,324/25,884 = 25,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,324x = 25,884 × 25,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,324x = 669,981,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 669,981,456/19,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,670.95
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