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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,920 and 19,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,920 and 19,290 is: 28,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,920 : 19,290 = 19,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,920/19,290 = 19,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,920x = 19,290 × 19,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,920x = 372,104,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,104,100/12,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,800.63

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