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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,869 and 45,295.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,869 and 45,295.50 is: 103,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869 : 45,295.50 = 45,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869/45,295.50 = 45,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869x = 45,295.50 × 45,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869x = 2,051,682,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,682,320.25/19,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,260.47

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