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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,464 and 28,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,464 and 28,251 is: 41,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464 : 28,251 = 28,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464/28,251 = 28,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464x = 28,251 × 28,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464x = 798,119,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,119,001/19,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,004.88

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