Finding the Third Proportional to 19,674 and 27,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,674 and 27,651 is: 38,862.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,674 : 27,651 = 27,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,674/27,651 = 27,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,674x = 27,651 × 27,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,674x = 764,577,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,577,801/19,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,862.35
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