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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,212 and 29,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,212 and 29,818 is: 46,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212 : 29,818 = 29,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212/29,818 = 29,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212x = 29,818 × 29,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212x = 889,113,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,113,124/19,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,279.05

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