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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,274 and 19,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,274 and 19,883 is: 29,782.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274 : 19,883 = 19,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274/19,883 = 19,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274x = 19,883 × 19,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274x = 395,333,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,333,689/13,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,782.56

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