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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,592 and 29,431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,592 and 29,431.50 is: 44,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592 : 29,431.50 = 29,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592/29,431.50 = 29,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592x = 29,431.50 × 29,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592x = 866,213,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,213,192.25/19,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,212.60

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