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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,392 and 29,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,392 and 29,184 is: 43,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,392 : 29,184 = 29,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,392/29,184 = 29,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,392x = 29,184 × 29,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,392x = 851,705,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,705,856/19,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,920.48

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