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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,994 and 30,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,994 and 30,603 is: 46,841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994 : 30,603 = 30,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994/30,603 = 30,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994x = 30,603 × 30,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994x = 936,543,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,543,609/19,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,841.23

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