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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,746 and 27,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,746 and 27,775 is: 39,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,746 : 27,775 = 27,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,746/27,775 = 27,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,746x = 27,775 × 27,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,746x = 771,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,450,625/19,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,068.70

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