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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,432 and 30,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,432 and 30,444 is: 47,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432 : 30,444 = 30,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432/30,444 = 30,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432x = 30,444 × 30,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432x = 926,837,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,837,136/19,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,696.44

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