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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,452 and 27,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,452 and 27,526 is: 38,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452 : 27,526 = 27,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452/27,526 = 27,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452x = 27,526 × 27,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452x = 757,680,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,680,676/19,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,951.30

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