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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,342 and 19,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,342 and 19,324 is: 27,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,342 : 19,324 = 19,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,342/19,324 = 19,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,342x = 19,324 × 19,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,342x = 373,416,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,416,976/13,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,988.08

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