Finding the Third Proportional to 19,023 and 28,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,023 and 28,533 is: 42,797.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,023 : 28,533 = 28,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,023/28,533 = 28,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,023x = 28,533 × 28,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,023x = 814,132,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 814,132,089/19,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,797.25
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