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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,804 and 26,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,804 and 26,903 is: 36,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,804 : 26,903 = 26,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,804/26,903 = 26,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,804x = 26,903 × 26,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,804x = 723,771,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,771,409/19,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,546.73

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