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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,389 and 29,245.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,389 and 29,245.50 is: 44,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389 : 29,245.50 = 29,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389/29,245.50 = 29,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389x = 29,245.50 × 29,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389x = 855,299,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,299,270.25/19,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,112.60

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