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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,088 and 28,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,088 and 28,544 is: 42,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,088 : 28,544 = 28,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,088/28,544 = 28,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,088x = 28,544 × 28,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,088x = 814,759,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,759,936/19,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,684.41

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