Finding the Third Proportional to 19,074 and 29,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,074 and 29,475 is: 45,547.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,074 : 29,475 = 29,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,074/29,475 = 29,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,074x = 29,475 × 29,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,074x = 868,775,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,775,625/19,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,547.64
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