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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,749 and 29,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,749 and 29,550 is: 44,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,749 : 29,550 = 29,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,749/29,550 = 29,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,749x = 29,550 × 29,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,749x = 873,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,202,500/19,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,215.02

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