Finding the Third Proportional to 19,573 and 30,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,573 and 30,320 is: 46,967.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,573 : 30,320 = 30,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,573/30,320 = 30,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,573x = 30,320 × 30,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,573x = 919,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,302,400/19,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,967.88
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