Finding the Third Proportional to 19,424 and 29,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,424 and 29,148 is: 43,740.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,424 : 29,148 = 29,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,424/29,148 = 29,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,424x = 29,148 × 29,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,424x = 849,605,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,605,904/19,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,740.01
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