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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,950 and 30,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,950 and 30,340 is: 46,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950 : 30,340 = 30,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950/30,340 = 30,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950x = 30,340 × 30,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950x = 920,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,515,600/19,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,141.13

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