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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,844 and 30,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,844 and 30,710 is: 47,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844 : 30,710 = 30,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844/30,710 = 30,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844x = 30,710 × 30,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844x = 943,104,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,104,100/19,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,525.91

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