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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,078 and 29,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,078 and 29,183 is: 44,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078 : 29,183 = 29,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078/29,183 = 29,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078x = 29,183 × 29,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078x = 851,647,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,647,489/19,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,640.29

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