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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,038 and 29,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,038 and 29,283 is: 45,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,038 : 29,283 = 29,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,038/29,283 = 29,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,038x = 29,283 × 29,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,038x = 857,494,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,494,089/19,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,041.19

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