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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,282 and 28,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,282 and 28,315 is: 41,579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282 : 28,315 = 28,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282/28,315 = 28,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282x = 28,315 × 28,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282x = 801,739,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,739,225/19,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,579.67

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