Finding the Third Proportional to 19,358 and 25,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,358 and 25,743 is: 34,234.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,358 : 25,743 = 25,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,358/25,743 = 25,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,358x = 25,743 × 25,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,358x = 662,702,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,702,049/19,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,234.01
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