Finding the Third Proportional to 19,456 and 29,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,456 and 29,172 is: 43,740.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,456 : 29,172 = 29,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,456/29,172 = 29,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,456x = 29,172 × 29,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,456x = 851,005,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,005,584/19,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,740.01
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