Finding the Third Proportional to 19,838 and 43,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,838 and 43,317 is: 94,584.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,838 : 43,317 = 43,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,838/43,317 = 43,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,838x = 43,317 × 43,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,838x = 1,876,362,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,876,362,489/19,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,584.26
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