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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,829 and 27,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,829 and 27,192 is: 37,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,829 : 27,192 = 27,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,829/27,192 = 27,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,829x = 27,192 × 27,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,829x = 739,404,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,404,864/19,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.06

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