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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,364 and 29,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,364 and 29,580 is: 45,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364 : 29,580 = 29,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364/29,580 = 29,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364x = 29,580 × 29,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364x = 874,976,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,976,400/19,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,185.73

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