Finding the Third Proportional to 19,853 and 28,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,853 and 28,218 is: 40,107.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,853 : 28,218 = 28,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,853/28,218 = 28,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,853x = 28,218 × 28,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,853x = 796,255,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,255,524/19,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,107.57
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