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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,372 and 34,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,372 and 34,229 is: 60,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372 : 34,229 = 34,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372/34,229 = 34,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372x = 34,229 × 34,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372x = 1,171,624,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,624,441/19,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,480.30

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