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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,718 and 29,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,718 and 29,782 is: 44,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718 : 29,782 = 29,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718/29,782 = 29,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718x = 29,782 × 29,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718x = 886,967,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,967,524/19,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,982.63

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