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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,452 and 29,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,452 and 29,172 is: 43,749.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452 : 29,172 = 29,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452/29,172 = 29,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452x = 29,172 × 29,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452x = 851,005,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,005,584/19,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,749.00

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