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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,040 and 45,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,040 and 45,810 is: 110,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040 : 45,810 = 45,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040/45,810 = 45,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040x = 45,810 × 45,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040x = 2,098,556,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,556,100/19,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,218.28

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