Finding the Third Proportional to 19,932 and 43,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,932 and 43,752 is: 96,038.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,932 : 43,752 = 43,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,932/43,752 = 43,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,932x = 43,752 × 43,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,932x = 1,914,237,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,914,237,504/19,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,038.41
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