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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,984 and 31,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,984 and 31,348 is: 49,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984 : 31,348 = 31,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984/31,348 = 31,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984x = 31,348 × 31,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984x = 982,697,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,697,104/19,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,174.19

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