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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,350 and 26,107.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,350 and 26,107.50 is: 35,224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,350 : 26,107.50 = 26,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,350/26,107.50 = 26,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,350x = 26,107.50 × 26,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,350x = 681,601,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,601,556.25/19,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,224.89

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