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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,215 and 21,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,215 and 21,987 is: 25,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215 : 21,987 = 21,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215/21,987 = 21,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215x = 21,987 × 21,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215x = 483,428,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,428,169/19,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.90

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