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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,309 and 29,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,309 and 29,171 is: 44,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309 : 29,171 = 29,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309/29,171 = 29,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309x = 29,171 × 29,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309x = 850,947,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,947,241/19,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,069.98

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