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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,391 and 29,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,391 and 29,249 is: 44,118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,391 : 29,249 = 29,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,391/29,249 = 29,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,391x = 29,249 × 29,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,391x = 855,504,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,504,001/19,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,118.61

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