Finding the Third Proportional to 19,013 and 29,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,013 and 29,262 is: 45,035.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,013 : 29,262 = 29,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,013/29,262 = 29,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,013x = 29,262 × 29,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,013x = 856,264,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,264,644/19,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,035.75
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