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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,933 and 30,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,933 and 30,284 is: 46,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,933 : 30,284 = 30,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,933/30,284 = 30,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,933x = 30,284 × 30,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,933x = 917,120,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,120,656/19,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,010.17

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