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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,151 and 29,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,151 and 29,430 is: 45,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151 : 29,430 = 29,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151/29,430 = 29,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151x = 29,430 × 29,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151x = 866,124,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,124,900/19,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,226.09

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