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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,580 and 30,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,580 and 30,326 is: 46,969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580 : 30,326 = 30,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580/30,326 = 30,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580x = 30,326 × 30,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580x = 919,666,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,666,276/19,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,969.68

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