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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,467 and 29,176.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,467 and 29,176.50 is: 43,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,467 : 29,176.50 = 29,176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,467/29,176.50 = 29,176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,467x = 29,176.50 × 29,176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,467x = 851,268,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,268,152.25/19,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,728.78

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