Finding the Third Proportional to 19,290 and 29,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,290 and 29,141 is: 44,022.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,290 : 29,141 = 29,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,290/29,141 = 29,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,290x = 29,141 × 29,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,290x = 849,197,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,197,881/19,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,022.70
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