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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,391 and 28,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,391 and 28,330 is: 41,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,391 : 28,330 = 28,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,391/28,330 = 28,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,391x = 28,330 × 28,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,391x = 802,588,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,588,900/19,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,389.76

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