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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,794 and 19,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,794 and 19,203 is: 28,822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794 : 19,203 = 19,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794/19,203 = 19,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794x = 19,203 × 19,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794x = 368,755,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,755,209/12,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,822.51

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