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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,277 and 28,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,277 and 28,183 is: 41,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277 : 28,183 = 28,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277/28,183 = 28,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277x = 28,183 × 28,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277x = 794,281,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,281,489/19,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,203.58

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