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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,350 and 45,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,350 and 45,243 is: 105,784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,350 : 45,243 = 45,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,350/45,243 = 45,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,350x = 45,243 × 45,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,350x = 2,046,929,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,929,049/19,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,784.45

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