Finding the Third Proportional to 19,920 and 29,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,920 and 29,763 is: 44,469.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,920 : 29,763 = 29,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,920/29,763 = 29,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,920x = 29,763 × 29,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,920x = 885,836,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,836,169/19,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,469.69
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