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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,622 and 27,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,622 and 27,953 is: 39,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,622 : 27,953 = 27,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,622/27,953 = 27,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,622x = 27,953 × 27,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,622x = 781,370,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,370,209/19,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,821.13

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