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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,398 and 30,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,398 and 30,219 is: 44,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,398 : 30,219 = 30,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,398/30,219 = 30,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,398x = 30,219 × 30,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,398x = 913,187,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,187,961/20,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,768.50

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