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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,761 and 19,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,761 and 19,413 is: 29,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,761 : 19,413 = 19,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,761/19,413 = 19,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,761x = 19,413 × 19,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,761x = 376,864,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,864,569/12,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,532.53

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