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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,332 and 29,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,332 and 29,268 is: 44,310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332 : 29,268 = 29,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332/29,268 = 29,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332x = 29,268 × 29,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332x = 856,615,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,615,824/19,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,310.77

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