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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,295.50 and 28,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,295.50 and 28,313 is: 41,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.50 : 28,313 = 28,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.50/28,313 = 28,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.50x = 28,313 × 28,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.50x = 801,625,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,625,969/19,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,544.71

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