Finding the Third Proportional to 20,194 and 30,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,194 and 30,996 is: 47,576.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,194 : 30,996 = 30,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,194/30,996 = 30,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,194x = 30,996 × 30,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,194x = 960,752,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 960,752,016/20,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,576.11
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