Finding the Third Proportional to 19,291 and 29,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,291 and 29,144 is: 44,029.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,291 : 29,144 = 29,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,291/29,144 = 29,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,291x = 29,144 × 29,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,291x = 849,372,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,372,736/19,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,029.48
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