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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,906 and 30,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,906 and 30,083 is: 45,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906 : 30,083 = 30,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906/30,083 = 30,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906x = 30,083 × 30,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906x = 904,986,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,986,889/19,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,463.02

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