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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,976 and 29,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,976 and 29,242 is: 42,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976 : 29,242 = 29,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976/29,242 = 29,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976x = 29,242 × 29,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976x = 855,094,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,094,564/19,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,806.10

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