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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,374 and 30,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,374 and 30,729 is: 48,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374 : 30,729 = 30,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374/30,729 = 30,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374x = 30,729 × 30,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374x = 944,271,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,271,441/19,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,739.11

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