Finding the Third Proportional to 19,728.75 and 26,580.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,728.75 and 26,580.75 is: 35,812.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,728.75 : 26,580.75 = 26,580.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,728.75/26,580.75 = 26,580.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,728.75x = 26,580.75 × 26,580.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,728.75x = 706,536,270.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,536,270.56/19,728.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,812.52
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