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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,530 and 30,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,530 and 30,222 is: 46,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,530 : 30,222 = 30,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,530/30,222 = 30,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,530x = 30,222 × 30,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,530x = 913,369,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,369,284/19,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,767.50

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