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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,010 and 19,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,010 and 19,297 is: 31,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010 : 19,297 = 19,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010/19,297 = 19,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010x = 19,297 × 19,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010x = 372,374,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,374,209/12,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,005.35

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