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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,246 and 28,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,246 and 28,118 is: 41,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246 : 28,118 = 28,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246/28,118 = 28,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246x = 28,118 × 28,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246x = 790,621,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,621,924/19,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,079.80

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