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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,338 and 30,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,338 and 30,321 is: 47,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338 : 30,321 = 30,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338/30,321 = 30,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338x = 30,321 × 30,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338x = 919,363,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,363,041/19,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,541.79

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