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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,176 and 28,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,176 and 28,219 is: 39,468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176 : 28,219 = 28,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176/28,219 = 28,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176x = 28,219 × 28,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176x = 796,311,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,311,961/20,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,468.28

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