Finding the Third Proportional to 19,114 and 29,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,114 and 29,535 is: 45,637.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,114 : 29,535 = 29,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,114/29,535 = 29,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,114x = 29,535 × 29,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,114x = 872,316,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,316,225/19,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,637.55
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