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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,466 and 29,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,466 and 29,175 is: 43,726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466 : 29,175 = 29,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466/29,175 = 29,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466x = 29,175 × 29,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466x = 851,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,180,625/19,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,726.53

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