Finding the Third Proportional to 19,985.88 and 28,873.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,985.88 and 28,873.88 is: 41,714.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,985.88 : 28,873.88 = 28,873.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,985.88/28,873.88 = 28,873.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,985.88x = 28,873.88 × 28,873.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,985.88x = 833,700,657.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,700,657.52/19,985.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,714.49
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