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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,370 and 19,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,370 and 19,131 is: 29,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370 : 19,131 = 19,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370/19,131 = 19,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370x = 19,131 × 19,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370x = 365,995,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,995,161/12,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,587.32

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