Help Hooking MacBook (white) to Sanyo DP19648 HDTV

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I have the regular 13.3'' white MacBook. I am trying to use my 19'' Sanyo DP19648 as a monitor.

Right now my setup is as follows:

MacBook --> Mini DVI to DVI-D --> DVI-D to HD15 adapter --> VGA Cable --> Sanyo

After messing around for several days and still staring in confusion at "No Signal" floating around the HDTV's screen, I did some research. Since the tv only has a VGA input (no HDMI), I can't just plug DVI-D into it because that's sending a digital signal to something that only takes analog, right? I'm not sure what I should do right now. DVI-D,A,I confuses me so much. I usually consider myself pretty tech-savvy, but I can't figure these cables out for the life of me. Could someone please tell me the proper setup to get my MacBook's desktop on my VGA-only Sanyo? Please, please don't tell me that it's impossible.

First time poster, btw, and I appreciate any and all help!!
-Seth
 

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2017 27" iMac, 10.5" iPad Pro, iPhone 8, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, Numerous iPods, Monterey
You need an adapter cable like this one. LINK You'll also to attach that to a regular VGA cable to plug into your TV.

Edit: Here's another, less expensive. LINK

Regards.
 

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