Finding the Third Proportional to 19,920 and 27,917.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,920 and 27,917.50 is: 39,125.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,920 : 27,917.50 = 27,917.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,920/27,917.50 = 27,917.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,920x = 27,917.50 × 27,917.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,920x = 779,386,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,386,806.25/19,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,125.84
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