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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,432 and 29,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,432 and 29,312 is: 44,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432 : 29,312 = 29,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432/29,312 = 29,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432x = 29,312 × 29,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432x = 859,193,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,193,344/19,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,215.38

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