Finding the Third Proportional to 19,126 and 29,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,126 and 29,541 is: 45,627.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,126 : 29,541 = 29,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,126/29,541 = 29,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,126x = 29,541 × 29,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,126x = 872,670,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,670,681/19,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,627.45
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