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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,246 and 28,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,246 and 28,869 is: 43,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246 : 28,869 = 28,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246/28,869 = 28,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246x = 28,869 × 28,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246x = 833,419,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,419,161/19,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,303.50

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