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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,465 and 19,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,465 and 19,159 is: 29,447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465 : 19,159 = 19,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465/19,159 = 19,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465x = 19,159 × 19,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465x = 367,067,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,067,281/12,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,447.84

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