Finding the Third Proportional to 19,868 and 39,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,868 and 39,728 is: 79,440.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,868 : 39,728 = 39,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,868/39,728 = 39,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,868x = 39,728 × 39,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,868x = 1,578,313,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,313,984/19,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,440.00
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