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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,210 and 19,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,210 and 19,315 is: 28,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,210 : 19,315 = 19,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,210/19,315 = 19,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,210x = 19,315 × 19,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,210x = 373,069,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,069,225/13,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,241.43

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