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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,994 and 35,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,994 and 35,548 is: 63,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994 : 35,548 = 35,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994/35,548 = 35,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994x = 35,548 × 35,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994x = 1,263,660,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,660,304/19,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,201.98

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