Finding the Third Proportional to 19,662 and 41,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,662 and 41,542 is: 87,770.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,662 : 41,542 = 41,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,662/41,542 = 41,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,662x = 41,542 × 41,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,662x = 1,725,737,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,737,764/19,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,770.20
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