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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,638 and 30,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,638 and 30,335 is: 46,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,638 : 30,335 = 30,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,638/30,335 = 30,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,638x = 30,335 × 30,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,638x = 920,212,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,212,225/19,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,858.75

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