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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,360 and 19,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,360 and 19,930 is: 29,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360 : 19,930 = 19,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360/19,930 = 19,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360x = 19,930 × 19,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360x = 397,204,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,204,900/13,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,730.91

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