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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,005 and 24,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,005 and 24,687 is: 32,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005 : 24,687 = 24,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005/24,687 = 24,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005x = 24,687 × 24,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005x = 609,447,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,447,969/19,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,067.77

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