Finding the Third Proportional to 19,716 and 37,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,716 and 37,464 is: 71,188.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,716 : 37,464 = 37,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,716/37,464 = 37,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,716x = 37,464 × 37,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,716x = 1,403,551,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,403,551,296/19,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,188.44
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