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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,460 and 19,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,460 and 19,267 is: 27,579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460 : 19,267 = 19,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460/19,267 = 19,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460x = 19,267 × 19,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460x = 371,217,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,217,289/13,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,579.29

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