Finding the Third Proportional to 19,352 and 29,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,352 and 29,784 is: 45,839.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,352 : 29,784 = 29,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,352/29,784 = 29,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,352x = 29,784 × 29,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,352x = 887,086,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,086,656/19,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,839.53
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