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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,035 and 28,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,035 and 28,552 is: 42,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035 : 28,552 = 28,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035/28,552 = 28,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035x = 28,552 × 28,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035x = 815,216,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,216,704/19,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,827.25

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