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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,253 and 28,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,253 and 28,801 is: 43,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,253 : 28,801 = 28,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,253/28,801 = 28,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,253x = 28,801 × 28,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,253x = 829,497,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,497,601/19,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,084.07

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