Finding the Third Proportional to 11,930 and 18,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,930 and 18,919 is: 30,002.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,930 : 18,919 = 18,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,930/18,919 = 18,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,930x = 18,919 × 18,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,930x = 357,928,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,928,561/11,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,002.39
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