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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,072 and 27,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,072 and 27,514 is: 39,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072 : 27,514 = 27,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072/27,514 = 27,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072x = 27,514 × 27,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072x = 757,020,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,020,196/19,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,692.75

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