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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,560 and 29,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,560 and 29,308 is: 43,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,560 : 29,308 = 29,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,560/29,308 = 29,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,560x = 29,308 × 29,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,560x = 858,958,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,958,864/19,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,914.05

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