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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.41 and 29.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.41 and 29.74 is: 45.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.74 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.74 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.74 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.60/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.58

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