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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,034 and 15,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,034 and 15,842 is: 19,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034 : 15,842 = 15,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034/15,842 = 15,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034x = 15,842 × 15,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034x = 250,968,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,968,964/13,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.95

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