Finding the Third Proportional to 19,794 and 29,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,794 and 29,595 is: 44,248.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,794 : 29,595 = 29,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,794/29,595 = 29,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,794x = 29,595 × 29,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,794x = 875,864,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,864,025/19,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,248.97
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