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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,036 and 28,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,036 and 28,568 is: 42,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036 : 28,568 = 28,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036/28,568 = 28,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036x = 28,568 × 28,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036x = 816,130,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,130,624/19,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,873.01

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