Finding the Third Proportional to 19,338 and 28,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,338 and 28,935 is: 43,294.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,338 : 28,935 = 28,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,338/28,935 = 28,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,338x = 28,935 × 28,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,338x = 837,234,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,234,225/19,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,294.77
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