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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,182 and 28,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,182 and 28,260 is: 41,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,182 : 28,260 = 28,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,182/28,260 = 28,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,182x = 28,260 × 28,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,182x = 798,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,627,600/19,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,634.22

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