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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,768 and 29,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,768 and 29,734 is: 44,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768 : 29,734 = 29,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768/29,734 = 29,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768x = 29,734 × 29,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768x = 884,110,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,110,756/19,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,724.34

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