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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,920 and 30,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,920 and 30,580 is: 46,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920 : 30,580 = 30,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920/30,580 = 30,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920x = 30,580 × 30,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920x = 935,136,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,136,400/19,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,944.60

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