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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,044 and 41,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,044 and 41,266 is: 89,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044 : 41,266 = 41,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044/41,266 = 41,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044x = 41,266 × 41,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044x = 1,702,882,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,882,756/19,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,418.33

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