Finding the Third Proportional to 19,360 and 26,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,360 and 26,160 is: 35,348.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,360 : 26,160 = 26,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,360/26,160 = 26,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,360x = 26,160 × 26,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,360x = 684,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,345,600/19,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,348.43
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