Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932.50 and 19,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,932.50 and 19,593 is: 42,976.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,932.50 : 19,593 = 19,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,932.50/19,593 = 19,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,932.50x = 19,593 × 19,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,932.50x = 383,885,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,885,649/8,932.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,976.28
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