Finding the Third Proportional to 19,508 and 43,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,508 and 43,234 is: 95,816.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,508 : 43,234 = 43,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,508/43,234 = 43,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,508x = 43,234 × 43,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,508x = 1,869,178,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,869,178,756/19,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,816.01
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