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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,040.25 and 19,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,040.25 and 19,623 is: 29,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.25 : 19,623 = 19,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.25/19,623 = 19,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.25x = 19,623 × 19,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.25x = 385,062,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,062,129/13,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,528.74

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