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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,332 and 42,187.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,332 and 42,187.50 is: 92,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332 : 42,187.50 = 42,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332/42,187.50 = 42,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332x = 42,187.50 × 42,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332x = 1,779,785,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,785,156.25/19,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,064.20

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