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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,986 and 29,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,986 and 29,802 is: 44,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986 : 29,802 = 29,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986/29,802 = 29,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986x = 29,802 × 29,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986x = 888,159,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,159,204/19,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,439.07

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