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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,391 and 26,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,391 and 26,292 is: 35,648.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,391 : 26,292 = 26,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,391/26,292 = 26,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,391x = 26,292 × 26,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,391x = 691,269,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,269,264/19,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,648.97

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