Finding the Third Proportional to 19,566 and 38,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,566 and 38,152 is: 74,393.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,566 : 38,152 = 38,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,566/38,152 = 38,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,566x = 38,152 × 38,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,566x = 1,455,575,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,575,104/19,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,393.09
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