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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,368 and 19,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,368 and 19,266 is: 35,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368 : 19,266 = 19,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368/19,266 = 19,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368x = 19,266 × 19,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368x = 371,178,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,178,756/10,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,800.42

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