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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,553 and 19,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,553 and 19,449 is: 30,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553 : 19,449 = 19,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553/19,449 = 19,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553x = 19,449 × 19,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553x = 378,263,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,263,601/12,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,133.32

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