Finding the Third Proportional to 19,062 and 29,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,062 and 29,457 is: 45,520.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,062 : 29,457 = 29,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,062/29,457 = 29,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,062x = 29,457 × 29,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,062x = 867,714,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,714,849/19,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,520.66
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