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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,864 and 29,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,864 and 29,252 is: 43,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864 : 29,252 = 29,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864/29,252 = 29,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864x = 29,252 × 29,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864x = 855,679,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,679,504/19,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,076.90

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