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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,245 and 41,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,245 and 41,973 is: 91,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,245 : 41,973 = 41,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,245/41,973 = 41,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,245x = 41,973 × 41,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,245x = 1,761,732,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,732,729/19,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,542.36

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