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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,272.94 and 36,222.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,272.94 and 36,222.19 is: 68,077.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.94 : 36,222.19 = 36,222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.94/36,222.19 = 36,222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.94x = 36,222.19 × 36,222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.94x = 1,312,046,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,046,867.29/19,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,077.16

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