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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,230 and 29,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,230 and 29,143 is: 44,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230 : 29,143 = 29,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230/29,143 = 29,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230x = 29,143 × 29,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230x = 849,314,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,314,449/19,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.12

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