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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,948 and 30,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,948 and 30,754 is: 47,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948 : 30,754 = 30,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948/30,754 = 30,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948x = 30,754 × 30,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948x = 945,808,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,808,516/19,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,413.70

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