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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,244 and 19,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,244 and 19,006 is: 29,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244 : 19,006 = 19,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244/19,006 = 19,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244x = 19,006 × 19,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244x = 361,228,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,228,036/12,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,502.45

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