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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,241 and 29,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,241 and 29,555 is: 45,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241 : 29,555 = 29,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241/29,555 = 29,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241x = 29,555 × 29,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241x = 873,498,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,498,025/19,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,397.75

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