Finding the Third Proportional to 19,476 and 26,799.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,476 and 26,799.75 is: 36,877.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,476 : 26,799.75 = 26,799.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,476/26,799.75 = 26,799.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,476x = 26,799.75 × 26,799.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,476x = 718,226,600.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,226,600.06/19,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,877.52
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