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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,847 and 19,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,847 and 19,363 is: 29,183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847 : 19,363 = 19,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847/19,363 = 19,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847x = 19,363 × 19,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847x = 374,925,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,925,769/12,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,183.92

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