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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,063 and 19,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,063 and 19,189 is: 30,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063 : 19,189 = 19,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063/19,189 = 19,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063x = 19,189 × 19,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063x = 368,217,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,217,721/12,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.56

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