Finding the Third Proportional to 19,518.75 and 29,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,518.75 and 29,412 is: 44,319.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,518.75 : 29,412 = 29,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,518.75/29,412 = 29,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,518.75x = 29,412 × 29,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,518.75x = 865,065,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,065,744/19,518.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,319.73
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