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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,467 and 30,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,467 and 30,240 is: 46,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,467 : 30,240 = 30,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,467/30,240 = 30,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,467x = 30,240 × 30,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,467x = 914,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,457,600/19,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,974.76

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