Finding the Third Proportional to 19,869.75 and 29,805.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,869.75 and 29,805.75 is: 44,710.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,869.75 : 29,805.75 = 29,805.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,869.75/29,805.75 = 29,805.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,869.75x = 29,805.75 × 29,805.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,869.75x = 888,382,733.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,382,733.06/19,869.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,710.31
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