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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,520 and 19,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,520 and 19,312 is: 27,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,520 : 19,312 = 19,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,520/19,312 = 19,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,520x = 19,312 × 19,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,520x = 372,953,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,953,344/13,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,585.31

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