Finding the Third Proportional to 19,892 and 43,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,892 and 43,300 is: 94,253.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,892 : 43,300 = 43,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,892/43,300 = 43,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,892x = 43,300 × 43,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,892x = 1,874,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,890,000/19,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,253.47
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