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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,266 and 28,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,266 and 28,146 is: 41,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266 : 28,146 = 28,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266/28,146 = 28,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266x = 28,146 × 28,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266x = 792,197,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,197,316/19,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,118.93

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