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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,904 and 30,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,904 and 30,160 is: 45,700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904 : 30,160 = 30,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904/30,160 = 30,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904x = 30,160 × 30,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904x = 909,625,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,625,600/19,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,700.64

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