Finding the Third Proportional to 19,561.50 and 29,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,561.50 and 29,436 is: 44,295.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,561.50 : 29,436 = 29,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,561.50/29,436 = 29,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,561.50x = 29,436 × 29,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,561.50x = 866,478,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 866,478,096/19,561.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,295.07
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