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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,060 and 29,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,060 and 29,320 is: 45,102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060 : 29,320 = 29,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060/29,320 = 29,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060x = 29,320 × 29,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060x = 859,662,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,662,400/19,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,102.96

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