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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,230 and 28,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,230 and 28,397 is: 41,933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230 : 28,397 = 28,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230/28,397 = 28,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230x = 28,397 × 28,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230x = 806,389,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,389,609/19,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,933.94

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