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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,101 and 28,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,101 and 28,862 is: 43,611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,101 : 28,862 = 28,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,101/28,862 = 28,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,101x = 28,862 × 28,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,101x = 833,015,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,015,044/19,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,611.07

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