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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,732 and 29,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,732 and 29,298 is: 43,501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732 : 29,298 = 29,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732/29,298 = 29,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732x = 29,298 × 29,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732x = 858,372,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,372,804/19,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,501.56

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