Finding the Third Proportional to 19,288 and 29,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,288 and 29,138 is: 44,018.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,288 : 29,138 = 29,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,288/29,138 = 29,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,288x = 29,138 × 29,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,288x = 849,023,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,023,044/19,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,018.20
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