Finding the Third Proportional to 19,643 and 36,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,643 and 36,413 is: 67,500.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,643 : 36,413 = 36,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,643/36,413 = 36,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,643x = 36,413 × 36,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,643x = 1,325,906,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,325,906,569/19,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,500.21
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