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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,278 and 28,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,278 and 28,350 is: 41,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,278 : 28,350 = 28,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,278/28,350 = 28,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,278x = 28,350 × 28,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,278x = 803,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,722,500/19,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,691.18

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