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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,908 and 19,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,908 and 19,346 is: 28,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908 : 19,346 = 19,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908/19,346 = 19,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908x = 19,346 × 19,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908x = 374,267,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267,716/12,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,995.02

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