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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,262 and 28,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,262 and 28,763 is: 42,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262 : 28,763 = 28,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262/28,763 = 28,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262x = 28,763 × 28,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262x = 827,310,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,310,169/19,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,950.38

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