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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,388 and 19,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,388 and 19,306 is: 35,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388 : 19,306 = 19,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388/19,306 = 19,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388x = 19,306 × 19,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388x = 372,721,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,721,636/10,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,880.02

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