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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,251 and 23,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,251 and 23,463 is: 28,596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251 : 23,463 = 23,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251/23,463 = 23,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251x = 23,463 × 23,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251x = 550,512,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,512,369/19,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,596.56

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