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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,082 and 29,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,082 and 29,347 is: 45,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,082 : 29,347 = 29,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,082/29,347 = 29,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,082x = 29,347 × 29,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,082x = 861,246,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,246,409/19,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,133.97

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