Finding the Third Proportional to 19,770 and 43,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,770 and 43,188 is: 94,345.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,770 : 43,188 = 43,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,770/43,188 = 43,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,770x = 43,188 × 43,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,770x = 1,865,203,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,865,203,344/19,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,345.14
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