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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,532 and 30,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,532 and 30,230 is: 46,787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,532 : 30,230 = 30,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,532/30,230 = 30,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,532x = 30,230 × 30,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,532x = 913,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,852,900/19,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,787.47

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