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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,184 and 29,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,184 and 29,636 is: 45,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,184 : 29,636 = 29,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,184/29,636 = 29,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,184x = 29,636 × 29,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,184x = 878,292,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,292,496/19,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,782.55

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