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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,624 and 29,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,624 and 29,359 is: 43,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624 : 29,359 = 29,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624/29,359 = 29,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624x = 29,359 × 29,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624x = 861,950,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,950,881/19,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,923.30

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