Finding the Third Proportional to 19,120 and 29,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,120 and 29,532 is: 45,613.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,120 : 29,532 = 29,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,120/29,532 = 29,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,120x = 29,532 × 29,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,120x = 872,139,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,139,024/19,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,613.97
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