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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,204 and 28,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,204 and 28,246 is: 41,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204 : 28,246 = 28,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204/28,246 = 28,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204x = 28,246 × 28,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204x = 797,836,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,836,516/19,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,545.33

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