Finding the Third Proportional to 18,999 and 30,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,999 and 30,519 is: 49,024.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,999 : 30,519 = 30,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,999/30,519 = 30,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,999x = 30,519 × 30,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,999x = 931,409,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,409,361/18,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,024.13
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