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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,026 and 25,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,026 and 25,248 is: 33,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026 : 25,248 = 25,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026/25,248 = 25,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026x = 25,248 × 25,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026x = 637,461,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,461,504/19,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504.76

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