Finding the Third Proportional to 19,484 and 29,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,484 and 29,226 is: 43,839
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,484 : 29,226 = 29,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,484/29,226 = 29,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,484x = 29,226 × 29,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,484x = 854,159,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,159,076/19,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,839
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