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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,050 and 28,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,050 and 28,847 is: 43,682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050 : 28,847 = 28,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050/28,847 = 28,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050x = 28,847 × 28,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050x = 832,149,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,149,409/19,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,682.38

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