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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,956 and 29,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,956 and 29,934 is: 44,901

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956 : 29,934 = 29,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956/29,934 = 29,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956x = 29,934 × 29,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956x = 896,044,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,044,356/19,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,901

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