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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,351 and 30,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,351 and 30,897 is: 49,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351 : 30,897 = 30,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351/30,897 = 30,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351x = 30,897 × 30,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351x = 954,624,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,624,609/19,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,332.06

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