Finding the Third Proportional to 19,490 and 29,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,490 and 29,235 is: 43,852.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,490 : 29,235 = 29,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,490/29,235 = 29,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,490x = 29,235 × 29,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,490x = 854,685,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,685,225/19,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,852.50
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