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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,560 and 19,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,560 and 19,248 is: 27,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560 : 19,248 = 19,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560/19,248 = 19,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560x = 19,248 × 19,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560x = 370,485,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,485,504/13,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.94

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