Finding the Third Proportional to 19,458 and 29,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,458 and 29,916 is: 45,994.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,458 : 29,916 = 29,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,458/29,916 = 29,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,458x = 29,916 × 29,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,458x = 894,967,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,967,056/19,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,994.81
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