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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,312 and 26,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,312 and 26,080 is: 35,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312 : 26,080 = 26,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312/26,080 = 26,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312x = 26,080 × 26,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312x = 680,166,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,166,400/19,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,219.88

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