Finding the Third Proportional to 9,488 and 19,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,488 and 19,120 is: 38,530.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,488 : 19,120 = 19,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,488/19,120 = 19,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,488x = 19,120 × 19,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,488x = 365,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,574,400/9,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,530.19
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