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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,085.63 and 25,245.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,085.63 and 25,245.42 is: 33,393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,085.63 : 25,245.42 = 25,245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,085.63/25,245.42 = 25,245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,085.63x = 25,245.42 × 25,245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,085.63x = 637,331,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,331,325.65/19,085.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,393.26

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