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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,406 and 28,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,406 and 28,349 is: 41,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,406 : 28,349 = 28,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,406/28,349 = 28,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,406x = 28,349 × 28,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,406x = 803,665,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,665,801/19,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,413.26

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