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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,872 and 27,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,872 and 27,246 is: 37,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872 : 27,246 = 27,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872/27,246 = 27,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872x = 27,246 × 27,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872x = 742,344,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,344,516/19,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,356.31

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