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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,005 and 29,499

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,005 and 29,499 is: 45,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005 : 29,499 = 29,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005/29,499 = 29,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005x = 29,499 × 29,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005x = 870,191,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,191,001/19,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,787.48

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