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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,664 and 38,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,664 and 38,356 is: 74,816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664 : 38,356 = 38,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664/38,356 = 38,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664x = 38,356 × 38,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664x = 1,471,182,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,182,736/19,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,816.05

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