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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,855 and 30,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,855 and 30,807 is: 47,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,855 : 30,807 = 30,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,855/30,807 = 30,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,855x = 30,807 × 30,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,855x = 949,071,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,071,249/19,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,800.11

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