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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,163 and 29,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,163 and 29,597 is: 45,712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,163 : 29,597 = 29,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,163/29,597 = 29,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,163x = 29,597 × 29,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,163x = 875,982,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,982,409/19,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,712.17

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