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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,210 and 19,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,210 and 19,766 is: 29,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,210 : 19,766 = 19,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,210/19,766 = 19,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,210x = 19,766 × 19,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,210x = 390,694,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,694,756/13,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,575.68

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