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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,346 and 28,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,346 and 28,947 is: 43,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346 : 28,947 = 28,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346/28,947 = 28,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346x = 28,947 × 28,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346x = 837,928,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,928,809/19,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,312.77

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