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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,254 and 19,409

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,254 and 19,409 is: 28,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 19,409 = 19,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/19,409 = 19,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 19,409 × 19,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 376,709,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,709,281/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,422.31

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