Finding the Third Proportional to 19,594 and 28,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,594 and 28,571 is: 41,660.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,594 : 28,571 = 28,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,594/28,571 = 28,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,594x = 28,571 × 28,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,594x = 816,302,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,302,041/19,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,660.82
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