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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,168 and 29,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,168 and 29,753 is: 46,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168 : 29,753 = 29,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168/29,753 = 29,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168x = 29,753 × 29,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168x = 885,241,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,241,009/19,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,183.27

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