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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,908 and 29,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,908 and 29,174 is: 42,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908 : 29,174 = 29,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908/29,174 = 29,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908x = 29,174 × 29,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908x = 851,122,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,122,276/19,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,752.78

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