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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,882 and 29,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,882 and 29,822 is: 44,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,882 : 29,822 = 29,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,882/29,822 = 29,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,882x = 29,822 × 29,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,882x = 889,351,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,351,684/19,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,731.50

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