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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,544 and 30,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,544 and 30,250 is: 46,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544 : 30,250 = 30,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544/30,250 = 30,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544x = 30,250 × 30,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544x = 915,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,062,500/19,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,820.64

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