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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,248 and 19,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,248 and 19,485 is: 28,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248 : 19,485 = 19,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248/19,485 = 19,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248x = 19,485 × 19,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248x = 379,665,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,665,225/13,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,658.31

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