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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,465 and 29,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,465 and 29,926 is: 46,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465 : 29,926 = 29,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465/29,926 = 29,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465x = 29,926 × 29,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465x = 895,565,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,565,476/19,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,009.01

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