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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,393 and 26,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,393 and 26,295 is: 35,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,393 : 26,295 = 26,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,393/26,295 = 26,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,393x = 26,295 × 26,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,393x = 691,427,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,427,025/19,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,653.43

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