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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,289 and 19,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,289 and 19,934 is: 29,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289 : 19,934 = 19,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289/19,934 = 19,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289x = 19,934 × 19,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289x = 397,364,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,364,356/13,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,901.75

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