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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,152 and 27,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,152 and 27,264 is: 38,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152 : 27,264 = 27,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152/27,264 = 27,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152x = 27,264 × 27,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152x = 743,325,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,325,696/19,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,811.91

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