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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,996 and 29,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,996 and 29,832 is: 44,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996 : 29,832 = 29,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996/29,832 = 29,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996x = 29,832 × 29,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996x = 889,948,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,948,224/19,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,506.31

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