Finding the Third Proportional to 19,368 and 41,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,368 and 41,992 is: 91,043.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,368 : 41,992 = 41,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,368/41,992 = 41,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,368x = 41,992 × 41,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,368x = 1,763,328,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,763,328,064/19,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,043.37
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