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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,059 and 27,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,059 and 27,441 is: 39,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059 : 27,441 = 27,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059/27,441 = 27,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059x = 27,441 × 27,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059x = 753,008,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,008,481/19,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,509.34

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