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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,964 and 30,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,964 and 30,552 is: 46,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964 : 30,552 = 30,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964/30,552 = 30,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964x = 30,552 × 30,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964x = 933,424,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,424,704/19,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,755.39

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