Finding the Third Proportional to 19,316 and 28,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,316 and 28,729 is: 42,729.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,316 : 28,729 = 28,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,316/28,729 = 28,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,316x = 28,729 × 28,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,316x = 825,355,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,355,441/19,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,729.11
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