Finding the Third Proportional to 19,336 and 30,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,336 and 30,732 is: 48,844.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,336 : 30,732 = 30,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,336/30,732 = 30,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,336x = 30,732 × 30,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,336x = 944,455,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,455,824/19,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,844.43
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