Finding the Third Proportional to 19,229 and 46,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,229 and 46,539 is: 112,636.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,229 : 46,539 = 46,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,229/46,539 = 46,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,229x = 46,539 × 46,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,229x = 2,165,878,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,878,521/19,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,636.05
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