Finding the Third Proportional to 19,364 and 29,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,364 and 29,802 is: 45,866.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,364 : 29,802 = 29,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,364/29,802 = 29,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,364x = 29,802 × 29,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,364x = 888,159,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,159,204/19,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,866.52
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