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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,974 and 19,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,974 and 19,460 is: 29,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974 : 19,460 = 19,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974/19,460 = 19,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974x = 19,460 × 19,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974x = 378,691,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,691,600/12,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,188.50

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