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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,752 and 29,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,752 and 29,994 is: 45,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,752 : 29,994 = 29,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,752/29,994 = 29,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,752x = 29,994 × 29,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,752x = 899,640,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,640,036/19,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,546.78

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