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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,832 and 29,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,832 and 29,750 is: 44,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832 : 29,750 = 29,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832/29,750 = 29,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832x = 29,750 × 29,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832x = 885,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,062,500/19,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,628.00

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