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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,169 and 29,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,169 and 29,099 is: 44,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,169 : 29,099 = 29,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,169/29,099 = 29,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,169x = 29,099 × 29,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,169x = 846,751,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,751,801/19,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,172.98

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