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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,989 and 28,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,989 and 28,477 is: 40,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,989 : 28,477 = 28,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,989/28,477 = 28,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,989x = 28,477 × 28,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,989x = 810,939,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,939,529/19,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,569.29

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