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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.03 and 30.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.03 and 30.28 is: 48.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 30.28 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/30.28 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 30.28 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.95/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.18

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