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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,573 and 30,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,573 and 30,320 is: 46,967.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573 : 30,320 = 30,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573/30,320 = 30,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573x = 30,320 × 30,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573x = 919,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,302,400/19,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,967.88

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