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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,488 and 29,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,488 and 29,192 is: 43,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488 : 29,192 = 29,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488/29,192 = 29,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488x = 29,192 × 29,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488x = 852,172,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,172,864/19,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,728.08

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