Finding the Third Proportional to 19,272 and 29,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,272 and 29,142 is: 44,066.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,272 : 29,142 = 29,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,272/29,142 = 29,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,272x = 29,142 × 29,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,272x = 849,256,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,256,164/19,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,066.84
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