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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,386 and 29,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,386 and 29,837 is: 45,922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,386 : 29,837 = 29,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,386/29,837 = 29,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,386x = 29,837 × 29,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,386x = 890,246,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,246,569/19,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,922.14

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