Finding the Third Proportional to 19,425.50 and 41,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,425.50 and 41,683 is: 89,442.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,425.50 : 41,683 = 41,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,425.50/41,683 = 41,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,425.50x = 41,683 × 41,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,425.50x = 1,737,472,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,472,489/19,425.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,442.87
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