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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,494 and 29,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,494 and 29,382 is: 44,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,494 : 29,382 = 29,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,494/29,382 = 29,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,494x = 29,382 × 29,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,494x = 863,301,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,301,924/19,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,285.52

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