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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,698 and 31,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,698 and 31,323 is: 49,808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698 : 31,323 = 31,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698/31,323 = 31,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698x = 31,323 × 31,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698x = 981,130,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,130,329/19,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,808.63

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