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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,992 and 19,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,992 and 19,792 is: 30,151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,992 : 19,792 = 19,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,992/19,792 = 19,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,992x = 19,792 × 19,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,992x = 391,723,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,723,264/12,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,151.11

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