Finding the Third Proportional to 19,580.50 and 38,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,580.50 and 38,175 is: 74,427.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,580.50 : 38,175 = 38,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,580.50/38,175 = 38,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,580.50x = 38,175 × 38,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,580.50x = 1,457,330,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,330,625/19,580.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,427.65
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