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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,072 and 26,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,072 and 26,760 is: 37,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072 : 26,760 = 26,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072/26,760 = 26,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072x = 26,760 × 26,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072x = 716,097,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,097,600/19,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,547.06

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