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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.28 and 25.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.28 and 25.07 is: 32.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 25.07 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/25.07 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 25.07 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.44/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.59

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