Finding the Third Proportional to 19,498 and 30,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,498 and 30,246 is: 46,918.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,498 : 30,246 = 30,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,498/30,246 = 30,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,498x = 30,246 × 30,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,498x = 914,820,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,820,516/19,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,918.68
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