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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,555 and 30,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,555 and 30,293 is: 46,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555 : 30,293 = 30,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555/30,293 = 30,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555x = 30,293 × 30,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555x = 917,665,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,665,849/19,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,927.43

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