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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,272 and 29,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,272 and 29,910 is: 46,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272 : 29,910 = 29,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272/29,910 = 29,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272x = 29,910 × 29,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272x = 894,608,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,608,100/19,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,420.10

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