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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,158 and 19,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,158 and 19,331 is: 30,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158 : 19,331 = 19,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158/19,331 = 19,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158x = 19,331 × 19,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158x = 373,687,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,687,561/12,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,735.94

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