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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,358 and 19,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,358 and 19,137 is: 27,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358 : 19,137 = 19,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358/19,137 = 19,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358x = 19,137 × 19,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358x = 366,224,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,224,769/13,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,416.14

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