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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,444 and 29,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,444 and 29,738 is: 45,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444 : 29,738 = 29,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444/29,738 = 29,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444x = 29,738 × 29,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444x = 884,348,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,348,644/19,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,481.83

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