Finding the Third Proportional to 19,386 and 28,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,386 and 28,323 is: 41,379.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,386 : 28,323 = 28,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,386/28,323 = 28,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,386x = 28,323 × 28,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,386x = 802,192,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,192,329/19,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,379.98
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