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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,990 and 19,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,990 and 19,599 is: 29,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,990 : 19,599 = 19,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,990/19,599 = 19,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,990x = 19,599 × 19,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,990x = 384,120,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,120,801/12,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,570.50

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