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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,314 and 19,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,314 and 19,179 is: 27,627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314 : 19,179 = 19,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314/19,179 = 19,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314x = 19,179 × 19,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314x = 367,834,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,834,041/13,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,627.61

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