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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,310 and 29,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,310 and 29,170 is: 44,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,310 : 29,170 = 29,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,310/29,170 = 29,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,310x = 29,170 × 29,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,310x = 850,888,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,888,900/19,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,064.68

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