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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,032 and 19,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,032 and 19,305 is: 28,597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032 : 19,305 = 19,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032/19,305 = 19,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032x = 19,305 × 19,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032x = 372,683,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,683,025/13,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,597.53

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