Finding the Third Proportional to 19,684 and 29,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,684 and 29,526 is: 44,289
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,684 : 29,526 = 29,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,684/29,526 = 29,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,684x = 29,526 × 29,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,684x = 871,784,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,784,676/19,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,289
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