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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,884 and 29,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,884 and 29,825 is: 44,736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,884 : 29,825 = 29,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,884/29,825 = 29,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,884x = 29,825 × 29,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,884x = 889,530,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,530,625/19,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,736.00

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