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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,256 and 29,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,256 and 29,714 is: 45,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256 : 29,714 = 29,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256/29,714 = 29,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256x = 29,714 × 29,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256x = 882,921,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,921,796/19,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,851.78

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