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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,524 and 30,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,524 and 30,282 is: 46,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524 : 30,282 = 30,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524/30,282 = 30,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524x = 30,282 × 30,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524x = 916,999,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,999,524/19,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,967.81

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