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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,774 and 19,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,774 and 19,062 is: 23,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774 : 19,062 = 19,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774/19,062 = 19,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774x = 19,062 × 19,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774x = 363,359,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,359,844/15,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,035.36

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