Finding the Third Proportional to 19,874 and 33,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,874 and 33,011 is: 54,831.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,874 : 33,011 = 33,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,874/33,011 = 33,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,874x = 33,011 × 33,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,874x = 1,089,726,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,726,121/19,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,831.75
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