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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.40 and 28.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.40 and 28.58 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 28.58 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/28.58 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 28.58 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.56/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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