Finding the Third Proportional to 19,124 and 29,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,124 and 29,538 is: 45,622.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,124 : 29,538 = 29,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,124/29,538 = 29,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,124x = 29,538 × 29,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,124x = 872,493,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,493,444/19,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,622.96
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