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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,256 and 30,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,256 and 30,912 is: 49,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256 : 30,912 = 30,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256/30,912 = 30,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256x = 30,912 × 30,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256x = 955,551,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,551,744/19,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,623.58

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