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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,024 and 29,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,024 and 29,280 is: 45,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024 : 29,280 = 29,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024/29,280 = 29,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024x = 29,280 × 29,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024x = 857,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,318,400/19,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,065.10

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