Finding the Third Proportional to 19,806.75 and 27,239.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,806.75 and 27,239.63 is: 37,461.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,806.75 : 27,239.63 = 27,239.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,806.75/27,239.63 = 27,239.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,806.75x = 27,239.63 × 27,239.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,806.75x = 741,997,170.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,997,170.14/19,806.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,461.83
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