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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,552 and 19,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,552 and 19,799 is: 28,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552 : 19,799 = 19,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552/19,799 = 19,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552x = 19,799 × 19,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552x = 392,000,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,000,401/13,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,925.65

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