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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,905 and 25,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,905 and 25,832 is: 33,523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905 : 25,832 = 25,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905/25,832 = 25,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905x = 25,832 × 25,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905x = 667,292,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,292,224/19,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,523.85

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