Finding the Third Proportional to 19,192 and 29,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,192 and 29,788 is: 46,234.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,192 : 29,788 = 29,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,192/29,788 = 29,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,192x = 29,788 × 29,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,192x = 887,324,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,324,944/19,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,234.11
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