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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,164 and 29,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,164 and 29,590 is: 45,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164 : 29,590 = 29,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164/29,590 = 29,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164x = 29,590 × 29,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164x = 875,568,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,568,100/19,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,688.17

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