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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,884 and 26,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,884 and 26,973 is: 36,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,884 : 26,973 = 26,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,884/26,973 = 26,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,884x = 26,973 × 26,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,884x = 727,542,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,542,729/19,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,589.35

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