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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,338 and 30,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,338 and 30,147 is: 46,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338 : 30,147 = 30,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338/30,147 = 30,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338x = 30,147 × 30,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338x = 908,841,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,841,609/19,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,997.70

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