Finding the Third Proportional to 19,004 and 29,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,004 and 29,502 is: 45,799.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,004 : 29,502 = 29,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,004/29,502 = 29,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,004x = 29,502 × 29,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,004x = 870,368,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,368,004/19,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,799.20
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