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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,964 and 29,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,964 and 29,951 is: 44,934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964 : 29,951 = 29,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964/29,951 = 29,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964x = 29,951 × 29,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964x = 897,062,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,062,401/19,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,934.00

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