Finding the Third Proportional to 19,860 and 27,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,860 and 27,356 is: 37,681.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,860 : 27,356 = 27,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,860/27,356 = 27,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,860x = 27,356 × 27,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,860x = 748,350,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 748,350,736/19,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,681.31
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