Finding the Third Proportional to 19,592 and 27,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,592 and 27,912 is: 39,765.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,592 : 27,912 = 27,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,592/27,912 = 27,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,592x = 27,912 × 27,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,592x = 779,079,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,079,744/19,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,765.20
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