Finding the Third Proportional to 19,372 and 29,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,372 and 29,058 is: 43,587
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,372 : 29,058 = 29,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,372/29,058 = 29,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,372x = 29,058 × 29,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,372x = 844,367,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,367,364/19,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,587
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