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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,069 and 19,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,069 and 19,724 is: 29,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,069 : 19,724 = 19,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,069/19,724 = 19,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,069x = 19,724 × 19,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,069x = 389,036,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,036,176/13,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,767.86

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