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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,332 and 30,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,332 and 30,726 is: 48,835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332 : 30,726 = 30,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332/30,726 = 30,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332x = 30,726 × 30,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332x = 944,087,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,087,076/19,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,835.46

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