Finding the Third Proportional to 19,462 and 29,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,462 and 29,764 is: 45,519.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,462 : 29,764 = 29,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,462/29,764 = 29,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,462x = 29,764 × 29,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,462x = 885,895,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,895,696/19,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,519.25
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