Finding the Third Proportional to 19,866 and 27,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,866 and 27,057 is: 36,850.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,866 : 27,057 = 27,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,866/27,057 = 27,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,866x = 27,057 × 27,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,866x = 732,081,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,081,249/19,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,850.96
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