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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,533 and 29,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,533 and 29,853 is: 45,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533 : 29,853 = 29,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533/29,853 = 29,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533x = 29,853 × 29,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533x = 891,201,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,201,609/19,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,625.43

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