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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,562 and 41,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,562 and 41,284 is: 87,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562 : 41,284 = 41,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562/41,284 = 41,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562x = 41,284 × 41,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562x = 1,704,368,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,368,656/19,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,126.50

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