Finding the Third Proportional to 19,566 and 27,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,566 and 27,702 is: 39,221.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,566 : 27,702 = 27,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,566/27,702 = 27,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,566x = 27,702 × 27,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,566x = 767,400,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,400,804/19,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,221.14
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