Finding the Third Proportional to 19,489 and 30,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,489 and 30,375 is: 47,341.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,489 : 30,375 = 30,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,489/30,375 = 30,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,489x = 30,375 × 30,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,489x = 922,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,640,625/19,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,341.61
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