Finding the Third Proportional to 19,948 and 43,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,948 and 43,784 is: 96,101.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,948 : 43,784 = 43,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,948/43,784 = 43,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,948x = 43,784 × 43,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,948x = 1,917,038,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,917,038,656/19,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,101.80
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