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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,726 and 29,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,726 and 29,598 is: 44,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726 : 29,598 = 29,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726/29,598 = 29,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726x = 29,598 × 29,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726x = 876,041,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,041,604/19,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,410.50

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