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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,892 and 19,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,892 and 19,290 is: 28,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,892 : 19,290 = 19,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,892/19,290 = 19,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,892x = 19,290 × 19,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,892x = 372,104,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,104,100/12,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,863.18

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