Finding the Third Proportional to 19,914 and 29,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,914 and 29,295 is: 43,095.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,914 : 29,295 = 29,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,914/29,295 = 29,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,914x = 29,295 × 29,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,914x = 858,197,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,197,025/19,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,095.16
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