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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,664 and 41,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,664 and 41,546 is: 87,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664 : 41,546 = 41,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664/41,546 = 41,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664x = 41,546 × 41,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664x = 1,726,070,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,070,116/19,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,778.18

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