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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,464 and 27,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,464 and 27,393 is: 38,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464 : 27,393 = 27,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464/27,393 = 27,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464x = 27,393 × 27,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464x = 750,376,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,376,449/19,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,552.02

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