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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,350 and 19,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,350 and 19,001 is: 29,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350 : 19,001 = 19,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350/19,001 = 19,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350x = 19,001 × 19,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350x = 361,038,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,038,001/12,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,233.85

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