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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,328.94 and 28,301.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,328.94 and 28,301.91 is: 41,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.94 : 28,301.91 = 28,301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.94/28,301.91 = 28,301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.94x = 28,301.91 × 28,301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.94x = 800,997,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,997,897.38/19,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,440.34

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