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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,498 and 28,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,498 and 28,457 is: 41,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498 : 28,457 = 28,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498/28,457 = 28,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498x = 28,457 × 28,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498x = 809,800,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,800,849/19,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,532.51

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