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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,122 and 28,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,122 and 28,691 is: 43,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122 : 28,691 = 28,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122/28,691 = 28,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122x = 28,691 × 28,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122x = 823,173,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,173,481/19,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,048.50

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