Finding the Third Proportional to 19,718 and 43,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,718 and 43,244 is: 94,839.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,718 : 43,244 = 43,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,718/43,244 = 43,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,718x = 43,244 × 43,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,718x = 1,870,043,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,870,043,536/19,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,839.41
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