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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,670 and 19,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,670 and 19,666 is: 30,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670 : 19,666 = 19,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670/19,666 = 19,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670x = 19,666 × 19,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670x = 386,751,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,751,556/12,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,524.98

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