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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,361 and 29,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,361 and 29,771 is: 45,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,361 : 29,771 = 29,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,361/29,771 = 29,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,361x = 29,771 × 29,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,361x = 886,312,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,312,441/19,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,778.24

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