Finding the Third Proportional to 19,175 and 29,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,175 and 29,370 is: 44,985.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,175 : 29,370 = 29,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,175/29,370 = 29,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,175x = 29,370 × 29,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,175x = 862,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,596,900/19,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,985.50
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