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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,814 and 30,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,814 and 30,933 is: 48,291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814 : 30,933 = 30,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814/30,933 = 30,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814x = 30,933 × 30,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814x = 956,850,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,850,489/19,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,291.64

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