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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,242 and 28,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,242 and 28,171 is: 41,243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242 : 28,171 = 28,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242/28,171 = 28,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242x = 28,171 × 28,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242x = 793,605,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,605,241/19,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,243.39

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