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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,557 and 30,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,557 and 30,300 is: 46,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557 : 30,300 = 30,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557/30,300 = 30,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557x = 30,300 × 30,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557x = 918,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,090,000/19,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,944.32

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