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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,317 and 19,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,317 and 19,183 is: 27,632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317 : 19,183 = 19,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317/19,183 = 19,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317x = 19,183 × 19,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317x = 367,987,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,987,489/13,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.91

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