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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,950 and 19,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,950 and 19,380 is: 29,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950 : 19,380 = 19,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950/19,380 = 19,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950x = 19,380 × 19,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950x = 375,584,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,584,400/12,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,002.66

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