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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,082 and 19,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,082 and 19,369 is: 28,677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,082 : 19,369 = 19,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,082/19,369 = 19,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,082x = 19,369 × 19,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,082x = 375,158,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,158,161/13,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,677.43

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