Finding the Third Proportional to 19,457 and 40,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,457 and 40,588 is: 84,668.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,457 : 40,588 = 40,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,457/40,588 = 40,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,457x = 40,588 × 40,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,457x = 1,647,385,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,385,744/19,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,668.02
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