Finding the Third Proportional to 19,444 and 40,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,444 and 40,184 is: 83,046.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,444 : 40,184 = 40,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,444/40,184 = 40,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,444x = 40,184 × 40,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,444x = 1,614,753,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,753,856/19,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,046.38
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