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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,404 and 19,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,404 and 19,235 is: 27,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404 : 19,235 = 19,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404/19,235 = 19,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404x = 19,235 × 19,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404x = 369,985,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,985,225/13,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,602.60

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