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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,122 and 27,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,122 and 27,261 is: 38,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122 : 27,261 = 27,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122/27,261 = 27,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122x = 27,261 × 27,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122x = 743,162,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,162,121/19,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,864.25

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