Finding the Third Proportional to 19,604 and 29,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,604 and 29,865 is: 45,496.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,604 : 29,865 = 29,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,604/29,865 = 29,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,604x = 29,865 × 29,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,604x = 891,918,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,918,225/19,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,496.75
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