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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,466 and 28,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,466 and 28,507 is: 41,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466 : 28,507 = 28,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466/28,507 = 28,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466x = 28,507 × 28,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466x = 812,649,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,649,049/19,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,747.10

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