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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,332 and 29,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,332 and 29,913 is: 46,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332 : 29,913 = 29,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332/29,913 = 29,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332x = 29,913 × 29,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332x = 894,787,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,787,569/19,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,285.31

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