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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,886 and 26,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,886 and 26,976 is: 36,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886 : 26,976 = 26,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886/26,976 = 26,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886x = 26,976 × 26,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886x = 727,704,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,704,576/19,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.81

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