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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,898 and 19,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,898 and 19,299 is: 28,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898 : 19,299 = 19,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898/19,299 = 19,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898x = 19,299 × 19,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898x = 372,451,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,451,401/12,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,876.68

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