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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,577 and 30,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,577 and 30,325.50 is: 46,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577 : 30,325.50 = 30,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577/30,325.50 = 30,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577x = 30,325.50 × 30,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577x = 919,635,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,635,950.25/19,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,975.33

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