Finding the Third Proportional to 19,469 and 21,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,469 and 21,089 is: 22,843.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,469 : 21,089 = 21,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,469/21,089 = 21,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,469x = 21,089 × 21,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,469x = 444,745,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,745,921/19,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,843.80
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