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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,244 and 19,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,244 and 19,557 is: 28,879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244 : 19,557 = 19,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244/19,557 = 19,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244x = 19,557 × 19,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244x = 382,476,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,476,249/13,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,879.21

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