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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,748 and 19,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,748 and 19,394 is: 29,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,748 : 19,394 = 19,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,748/19,394 = 19,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,748x = 19,394 × 19,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,748x = 376,127,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,127,236/12,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,504.80

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