Finding the Third Proportional to 19,166 and 29,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,166 and 29,915 is: 46,692.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,166 : 29,915 = 29,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,166/29,915 = 29,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,166x = 29,915 × 29,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,166x = 894,907,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,907,225/19,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,692.44
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