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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,914 and 29,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,914 and 29,414 is: 43,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914 : 29,414 = 29,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914/29,414 = 29,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914x = 29,414 × 29,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914x = 865,183,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,183,396/19,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,445.99

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