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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,953 and 19,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,953 and 19,422 is: 29,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,953 : 19,422 = 19,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,953/19,422 = 19,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,953x = 19,422 × 19,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,953x = 377,214,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,214,084/12,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,121.75

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