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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,336 and 19,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,336 and 19,233 is: 29,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336 : 19,233 = 19,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336/19,233 = 19,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336x = 19,233 × 19,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336x = 369,908,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,908,289/12,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,986.08

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