Finding the Third Proportional to 19,392 and 29,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,392 and 29,184 is: 43,920.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,392 : 29,184 = 29,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,392/29,184 = 29,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,392x = 29,184 × 29,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,392x = 851,705,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,705,856/19,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,920.48
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