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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,506 and 28,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,506 and 28,473 is: 41,562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,506 : 28,473 = 28,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,506/28,473 = 28,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,506x = 28,473 × 28,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,506x = 810,711,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,711,729/19,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,562.17

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