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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,821 and 19,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,821 and 19,349 is: 31,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,821 : 19,349 = 19,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,821/19,349 = 19,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,821x = 19,349 × 19,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,821x = 374,383,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,383,801/11,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,671.08

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