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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,441 and 29,156.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,441 and 29,156.50 is: 43,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,441 : 29,156.50 = 29,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,441/29,156.50 = 29,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,441x = 29,156.50 × 29,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,441x = 850,101,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,101,492.25/19,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,727.25

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