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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,066 and 19,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,066 and 19,041 is: 27,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,066 : 19,041 = 19,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,066/19,041 = 19,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,066x = 19,041 × 19,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,066x = 362,559,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,559,681/13,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,748.33

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