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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,429.50 and 29,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,429.50 and 29,133 is: 43,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,429.50 : 29,133 = 29,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,429.50/29,133 = 29,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,429.50x = 29,133 × 29,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,429.50x = 848,731,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,731,689/19,429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,682.63

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