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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,056 and 25,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,056 and 25,292 is: 33,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056 : 25,292 = 25,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056/25,292 = 25,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056x = 25,292 × 25,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056x = 639,685,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,685,264/19,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,568.71

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