Finding the Third Proportional to 19,276 and 29,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,276 and 29,616 is: 45,502.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,276 : 29,616 = 29,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,276/29,616 = 29,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,276x = 29,616 × 29,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,276x = 877,107,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,107,456/19,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,502.57
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