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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,064 and 29,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,064 and 29,342 is: 45,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,064 : 29,342 = 29,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,064/29,342 = 29,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,064x = 29,342 × 29,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,064x = 860,952,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,952,964/19,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,161.19

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