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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,759 and 19,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,759 and 19,410 is: 29,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,759 : 19,410 = 19,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,759/19,410 = 19,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,759x = 19,410 × 19,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,759x = 376,748,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,748,100/12,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,528.03

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