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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,720 and 27,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,720 and 27,244 is: 37,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720 : 27,244 = 27,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720/27,244 = 27,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720x = 27,244 × 27,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720x = 742,235,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,235,536/19,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,638.72

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