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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,006 and 23,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,006 and 23,218 is: 28,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006 : 23,218 = 23,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006/23,218 = 23,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006x = 23,218 × 23,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006x = 539,075,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,075,524/19,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,363.44

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