Finding the Third Proportional to 19,952 and 30,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,952 and 30,632 is: 47,028.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,952 : 30,632 = 30,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,952/30,632 = 30,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,952x = 30,632 × 30,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,952x = 938,319,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,319,424/19,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,028.84
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