Finding the Third Proportional to 19,903.50 and 39,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,903.50 and 39,807 is: 79,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,903.50 : 39,807 = 39,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,903.50/39,807 = 39,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,903.50x = 39,807 × 39,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,903.50x = 1,584,597,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,597,249/19,903.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,614
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