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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,214 and 19,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,214 and 19,347 is: 28,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214 : 19,347 = 19,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214/19,347 = 19,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214x = 19,347 × 19,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214x = 374,306,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,306,409/13,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,326.50

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