Finding the Third Proportional to 19,476 and 29,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,476 and 29,943 is: 46,035.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,476 : 29,943 = 29,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,476/29,943 = 29,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,476x = 29,943 × 29,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,476x = 896,583,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,583,249/19,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,035.29
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