Finding the Third Proportional to 19,934 and 27,084.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,934 and 27,084.50 is: 36,799.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,934 : 27,084.50 = 27,084.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,934/27,084.50 = 27,084.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,934x = 27,084.50 × 27,084.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,934x = 733,570,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,570,140.25/19,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,799.95
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