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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,159.03 and 21,004.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,159.03 and 21,004.31 is: 23,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.03 : 21,004.31 = 21,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.03/21,004.31 = 21,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.03x = 21,004.31 × 21,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.03x = 441,181,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,181,143.60/19,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.32

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