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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,099 and 19,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,099 and 19,265 is: 30,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099 : 19,265 = 19,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099/19,265 = 19,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099x = 19,265 × 19,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099x = 371,140,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,140,225/12,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,675.28

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