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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,282 and 28,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,282 and 28,356 is: 41,700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282 : 28,356 = 28,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282/28,356 = 28,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282x = 28,356 × 28,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282x = 804,062,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,062,736/19,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,700.17

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