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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,168 and 26,394.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,168 and 26,394.50 is: 36,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168 : 26,394.50 = 26,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168/26,394.50 = 26,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168x = 26,394.50 × 26,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168x = 696,669,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,669,630.25/19,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,345.45

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