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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,127 and 22,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,127 and 22,016 is: 25,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127 : 22,016 = 22,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127/22,016 = 22,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127x = 22,016 × 22,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127x = 484,704,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,704,256/19,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.36

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