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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,851 and 30,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,851 and 30,141 is: 45,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,851 : 30,141 = 30,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,851/30,141 = 30,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,851x = 30,141 × 30,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,851x = 908,479,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,479,881/19,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,764.94

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