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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,056 and 29,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,056 and 29,324 is: 45,124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056 : 29,324 = 29,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056/29,324 = 29,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056x = 29,324 × 29,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056x = 859,896,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,896,976/19,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,124.74

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