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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,822 and 30,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,822 and 30,791 is: 47,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,822 : 30,791 = 30,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,822/30,791 = 30,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,822x = 30,791 × 30,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,822x = 948,085,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,085,681/19,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,829.97

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