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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,260 and 25,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,260 and 25,170 is: 32,893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260 : 25,170 = 25,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260/25,170 = 25,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260x = 25,170 × 25,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260x = 633,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,528,900/19,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,893.50

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