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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,068 and 29,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,068 and 29,466 is: 45,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068 : 29,466 = 29,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068/29,466 = 29,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068x = 29,466 × 29,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068x = 868,245,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,245,156/19,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,534.15

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