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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.25 and 29

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.25 and 29 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 29 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/29 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 29 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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