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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,884 and 30,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,884 and 30,906 is: 48,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,884 : 30,906 = 30,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,884/30,906 = 30,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,884x = 30,906 × 30,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,884x = 955,180,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,180,836/19,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,037.66

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