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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,280 and 28,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,280 and 28,353 is: 41,695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280 : 28,353 = 28,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280/28,353 = 28,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280x = 28,353 × 28,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280x = 803,892,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,892,609/19,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,695.67

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