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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,208 and 29,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,208 and 29,626 is: 45,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208 : 29,626 = 29,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208/29,626 = 29,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208x = 29,626 × 29,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208x = 877,699,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,699,876/19,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,694.50

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