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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,152 and 30,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,152 and 30,456 is: 48,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152 : 30,456 = 30,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152/30,456 = 30,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152x = 30,456 × 30,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152x = 927,567,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,567,936/19,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,431.91

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