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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,788 and 30,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,788 and 30,270 is: 46,304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,788 : 30,270 = 30,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,788/30,270 = 30,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,788x = 30,270 × 30,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,788x = 916,272,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,272,900/19,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,304.47

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