Finding the Third Proportional to 19,543 and 30,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,543 and 30,306 is: 46,996.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,543 : 30,306 = 30,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,543/30,306 = 30,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,543x = 30,306 × 30,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,543x = 918,453,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,453,636/19,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,996.55
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