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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,446 and 19,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,446 and 19,775 is: 29,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,446 : 19,775 = 19,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,446/19,775 = 19,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,446x = 19,775 × 19,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,446x = 391,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,050,625/13,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,083.05

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