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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,442 and 28,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,442 and 28,103 is: 40,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442 : 28,103 = 28,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442/28,103 = 28,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442x = 28,103 × 28,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442x = 789,778,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,778,609/19,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,622.29

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