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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,228 and 19,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,228 and 19,790 is: 29,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228 : 19,790 = 19,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228/19,790 = 19,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228x = 19,790 × 19,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228x = 391,644,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,644,100/13,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,607.20

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