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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,179 and 29,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,179 and 29,752 is: 41,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,179 : 29,752 = 29,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,179/29,752 = 29,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,179x = 29,752 × 29,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,179x = 885,181,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,181,504/21,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,795.25

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