Finding the Third Proportional to 19,254 and 29,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,254 and 29,040 is: 43,799.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,254 : 29,040 = 29,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,254/29,040 = 29,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,254x = 29,040 × 29,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,254x = 843,321,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,321,600/19,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,799.81
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