Finding the Third Proportional to 19,539 and 30,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,539 and 30,300 is: 46,987.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,539 : 30,300 = 30,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,539/30,300 = 30,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,539x = 30,300 × 30,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,539x = 918,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,090,000/19,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,987.56
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