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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,970 and 19,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,970 and 19,779 is: 30,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,970 : 19,779 = 19,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,970/19,779 = 19,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,970x = 19,779 × 19,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,970x = 391,208,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,208,841/12,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,162.59

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