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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,566 and 30,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,566 and 30,311 is: 46,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,566 : 30,311 = 30,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,566/30,311 = 30,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,566x = 30,311 × 30,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,566x = 918,756,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,756,721/19,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,956.80

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