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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,662 and 29,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,662 and 29,507 is: 44,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,662 : 29,507 = 29,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,662/29,507 = 29,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,662x = 29,507 × 29,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,662x = 870,663,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,663,049/19,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,281.51

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