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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,884 and 44,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,884 and 44,140 is: 97,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,884 : 44,140 = 44,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,884/44,140 = 44,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,884x = 44,140 × 44,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,884x = 1,948,339,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,339,600/19,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,985.29

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