Finding the Third Proportional to 19,564 and 38,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,564 and 38,148 is: 74,385.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,564 : 38,148 = 38,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,564/38,148 = 38,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,564x = 38,148 × 38,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,564x = 1,455,269,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,269,904/19,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,385.09
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