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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,591.88 and 28,005.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,591.88 and 28,005.75 is: 40,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.88 : 28,005.75 = 28,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.88/28,005.75 = 28,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.88x = 28,005.75 × 28,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.88x = 784,322,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,322,033.06/19,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,033.03

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