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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,442 and 29,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,442 and 29,157 is: 43,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442 : 29,157 = 29,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442/29,157 = 29,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442x = 29,157 × 29,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442x = 850,130,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,130,649/19,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,726.50

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