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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,975 and 43,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,975 and 43,771 is: 95,914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975 : 43,771 = 43,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975/43,771 = 43,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975x = 43,771 × 43,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975x = 1,915,900,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,900,441/19,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,914.92

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