Finding the Third Proportional to 19,548 and 30,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,548 and 30,165 is: 46,548.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,548 : 30,165 = 30,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,548/30,165 = 30,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,548x = 30,165 × 30,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,548x = 909,927,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,927,225/19,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,548.35
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