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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,868 and 19,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,868 and 19,332 is: 29,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,868 : 19,332 = 19,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,868/19,332 = 19,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,868x = 19,332 × 19,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,868x = 373,726,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,726,224/12,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,043.07

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