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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,904 and 30,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,904 and 30,080 is: 45,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904 : 30,080 = 30,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904/30,080 = 30,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904x = 30,080 × 30,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904x = 904,806,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,806,400/19,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,458.52

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