Finding the Third Proportional to 19,344 and 21,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,344 and 21,168 is: 23,163.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,344 : 21,168 = 21,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,344/21,168 = 21,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,344x = 21,168 × 21,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,344x = 448,084,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,084,224/19,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,163.99
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