Finding the Third Proportional to 19,548 and 29,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,548 and 29,322 is: 43,983
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,548 : 29,322 = 29,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,548/29,322 = 29,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,548x = 29,322 × 29,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,548x = 859,779,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,779,684/19,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,983
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