Finding the Third Proportional to 19,448 and 28,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,448 and 28,416 is: 41,519.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,448 : 28,416 = 28,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,448/28,416 = 28,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,448x = 28,416 × 28,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,448x = 807,469,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,469,056/19,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,519.39
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