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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,710 and 19,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,710 and 19,333 is: 29,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,710 : 19,333 = 19,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,710/19,333 = 19,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,710x = 19,333 × 19,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,710x = 373,764,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,764,889/12,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,407.15

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