Finding the Third Proportional to 19,296 and 29,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,296 and 29,484 is: 45,051.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,296 : 29,484 = 29,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,296/29,484 = 29,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,296x = 29,484 × 29,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,296x = 869,306,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,306,256/19,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,051.11
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