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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,444 and 25,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,444 and 25,278 is: 32,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444 : 25,278 = 25,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444/25,278 = 25,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444x = 25,278 × 25,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444x = 638,977,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,977,284/19,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,862.44

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