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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,005 and 24,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,005 and 24,825 is: 32,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005 : 24,825 = 24,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005/24,825 = 24,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005x = 24,825 × 24,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005x = 616,280,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,280,625/19,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,427.29

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