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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,754 and 30,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,754 and 30,567 is: 47,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,754 : 30,567 = 30,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,754/30,567 = 30,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,754x = 30,567 × 30,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,754x = 934,341,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,341,489/19,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,298.85

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