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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,546 and 28,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,546 and 28,668 is: 42,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546 : 28,668 = 28,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546/28,668 = 28,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546x = 28,668 × 28,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546x = 821,854,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,854,224/19,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,047.18

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