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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,212 and 28,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,212 and 28,254 is: 41,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212 : 28,254 = 28,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212/28,254 = 28,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212x = 28,254 × 28,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212x = 798,288,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,288,516/19,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,551.56

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