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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,998 and 19,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,998 and 19,209 is: 28,387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,998 : 19,209 = 19,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,998/19,209 = 19,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,998x = 19,209 × 19,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,998x = 368,985,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,985,681/12,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,387.88

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