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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,084 and 38,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,084 and 38,707 is: 78,507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,084 : 38,707 = 38,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,084/38,707 = 38,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,084x = 38,707 × 38,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,084x = 1,498,231,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,231,849/19,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,507.22

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