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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,272 and 28,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,272 and 28,746 is: 42,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272 : 28,746 = 28,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272/28,746 = 28,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272x = 28,746 × 28,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272x = 826,332,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,332,516/19,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,877.36

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