Finding the Third Proportional to 19,164 and 29,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,164 and 29,590 is: 45,688.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,164 : 29,590 = 29,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,164/29,590 = 29,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,164x = 29,590 × 29,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,164x = 875,568,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,568,100/19,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,688.17
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