Finding the Third Proportional to 19,088 and 29,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,088 and 29,496 is: 45,579.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,088 : 29,496 = 29,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,088/29,496 = 29,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,088x = 29,496 × 29,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,088x = 870,014,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,014,016/19,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,579.11
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