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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,160 and 30,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,160 and 30,308 is: 47,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160 : 30,308 = 30,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160/30,308 = 30,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160x = 30,308 × 30,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160x = 918,574,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,574,864/19,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,942.32

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