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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,348.50 and 19,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,348.50 and 19,126 is: 29,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.50 : 19,126 = 19,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.50/19,126 = 19,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.50x = 19,126 × 19,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.50x = 365,803,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,803,876/12,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,623.35

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