Finding the Third Proportional to 19,724 and 29,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,724 and 29,514 is: 44,163.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,724 : 29,514 = 29,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,724/29,514 = 29,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,724x = 29,514 × 29,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,724x = 871,076,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 871,076,196/19,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,163.26
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