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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,362 and 27,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,362 and 27,265 is: 38,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362 : 27,265 = 27,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362/27,265 = 27,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362x = 27,265 × 27,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362x = 743,380,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,380,225/19,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,393.77

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