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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,590.75 and 19,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,590.75 and 19,139 is: 26,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.75 : 19,139 = 19,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.75/19,139 = 19,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.75x = 19,139 × 19,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.75x = 366,301,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,301,321/13,590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.25

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