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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,945 and 19,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,945 and 19,397 is: 29,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,945 : 19,397 = 19,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,945/19,397 = 19,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,945x = 19,397 × 19,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,945x = 376,243,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,243,609/12,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,064.78

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