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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,281.09 and 29,164.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,281.09 and 29,164.78 is: 44,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.09 : 29,164.78 = 29,164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.09/29,164.78 = 29,164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.09x = 29,164.78 × 29,164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.09x = 850,584,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,584,465.36/19,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,114.95

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