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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,950 and 29,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,950 and 29,925 is: 44,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950 : 29,925 = 29,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950/29,925 = 29,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950x = 29,925 × 29,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950x = 895,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,505,625/19,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,887.50

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