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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,995.44 and 19,293.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,995.44 and 19,293.19 is: 28,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.44 : 19,293.19 = 19,293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.44/19,293.19 = 19,293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.44x = 19,293.19 × 19,293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.44x = 372,227,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,227,083.91/12,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,642.91

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