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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.17 and 29.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.17 and 29.44 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 29.44 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/29.44 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 29.44 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.57/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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