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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,968 and 30,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,968 and 30,214 is: 45,717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968 : 30,214 = 30,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968/30,214 = 30,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968x = 30,214 × 30,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968x = 912,885,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,885,796/19,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,717.44

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