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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,248 and 29,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,248 and 29,424 is: 44,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248 : 29,424 = 29,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248/29,424 = 29,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248x = 29,424 × 29,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248x = 865,771,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,771,776/19,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,979.83

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