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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,148 and 29,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,148 and 29,425 is: 45,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148 : 29,425 = 29,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148/29,425 = 29,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148x = 29,425 × 29,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148x = 865,830,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,830,625/19,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,217.81

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