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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,398 and 29,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,398 and 29,661 is: 45,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,398 : 29,661 = 29,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,398/29,661 = 29,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,398x = 29,661 × 29,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,398x = 879,774,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,774,921/19,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,353.90

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