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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,036 and 19,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,036 and 19,270 is: 28,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036 : 19,270 = 19,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036/19,270 = 19,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036x = 19,270 × 19,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036x = 371,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,332,900/13,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,485.19

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