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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,976 and 27,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,976 and 27,772 is: 38,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976 : 27,772 = 27,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976/27,772 = 27,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976x = 27,772 × 27,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976x = 771,283,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,283,984/19,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,610.53

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