Finding the Third Proportional to 19,523 and 29,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,523 and 29,744 is: 45,316.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,523 : 29,744 = 29,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,523/29,744 = 29,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,523x = 29,744 × 29,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,523x = 884,705,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,705,536/19,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,316.06
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