Finding the Third Proportional to 19,356 and 29,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,356 and 29,907 is: 46,209.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,356 : 29,907 = 29,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,356/29,907 = 29,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,356x = 29,907 × 29,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,356x = 894,428,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,428,649/19,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,209.37
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