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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,030 and 29,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,030 and 29,697 is: 46,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030 : 29,697 = 29,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030/29,697 = 29,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030x = 29,697 × 29,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030x = 881,911,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,911,809/19,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,343.24

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