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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,230 and 28,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,230 and 28,845 is: 43,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230 : 28,845 = 28,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230/28,845 = 28,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230x = 28,845 × 28,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230x = 832,034,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,034,025/19,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,267.50

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