Finding the Third Proportional to 19,734 and 30,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,734 and 30,555 is: 47,309.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,734 : 30,555 = 30,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,734/30,555 = 30,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,734x = 30,555 × 30,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,734x = 933,608,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,608,025/19,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,309.62
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