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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,530 and 27,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,530 and 27,825 is: 39,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,530 : 27,825 = 27,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,530/27,825 = 27,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,530x = 27,825 × 27,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,530x = 774,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,230,625/19,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,643.15

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