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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,967 and 30,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,967 and 30,913 is: 47,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967 : 30,913 = 30,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967/30,913 = 30,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967x = 30,913 × 30,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967x = 955,613,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,613,569/19,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,859.65

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