Finding the Third Proportional to 19,353 and 28,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,353 and 28,954 is: 43,318.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,353 : 28,954 = 28,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,353/28,954 = 28,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,353x = 28,954 × 28,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,353x = 838,334,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,334,116/19,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,318.04
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