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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,056 and 27,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,056 and 27,360 is: 39,282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056 : 27,360 = 27,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056/27,360 = 27,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056x = 27,360 × 27,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056x = 748,569,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,569,600/19,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,282.62

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