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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,206 and 25,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,206 and 25,770 is: 34,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206 : 25,770 = 25,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206/25,770 = 25,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206x = 25,770 × 25,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206x = 664,092,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,092,900/19,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,577.37

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