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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,929 and 19,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,929 and 19,375 is: 29,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,929 : 19,375 = 19,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,929/19,375 = 19,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,929x = 19,375 × 19,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,929x = 375,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,390,625/12,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,034.78

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