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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,562 and 28,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,562 and 28,033 is: 40,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562 : 28,033 = 28,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562/28,033 = 28,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562x = 28,033 × 28,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562x = 785,849,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,849,089/19,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,172.23

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